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Understanding the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in South Africa
The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is the body that regulates the property industry in South Africa. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring trust, fairness, and transparency in this property market.
A Review of Maboneng in Johannesburg
Maboneng in Johannesburg is an urban renewal project located on the eastern side of Johannesburg’s central business district. With artist studios, galleries, offices, and restaurants, setting the tone for the entire Maboneng precinct, it is definitely a place worth a visit.
IGrow Wealth Investments: A Review for South African Property Investors
Thinking about investing in property in South Africa? IGrow Wealth Investments offers properties, rental, management and section13sex tax advice.
Should I have a Fixed or Variable Interest Rate for my Home Loan?
Navigating home loan rates: Choose fixed for stability or variable for potential savings. Plan wisely for long-term financial security.
Building Generational Wealth With Trusts in South Africa
Transferring generational wealth in South Africa? Consider trusts for tax advantages, asset protection, and efficient wealth transfer.
Should I Buy an Investment Property in a Trust in South Africa?
Owning investment property via a trust in South Africa offers tax advantages, asset protection, and estate planning benefits.
How do banks determine your Home Loan Interest Rates: What you Need to know
Understanding how to secure a better home loan interest rate: consider education, marital status, job stability, credit score, negotiation, and property factors.
Using the Flisp/First Home Finance subsidy on your first property
FLISP, now called First Home, aids first-time homebuyers with monthly incomes between R3,501 and R22,000, offering subsidies to ease property acquisition.
Section 42 Asset for Share Transfer: What You Need to Know
Transferring property to a company via Section 42 avoids immediate tax, useful for tax breaks and investment growth. Process requires valuation, agreement, approval, filing, issuing shares, and recording.
Opportunities For Investing in property in townships in South Africa
Investing in township properties in SA offers income and wealth growth. Research, maintenance key.
How to negotiate estate agent commission
Negotiate estate agent commissions wisely. When selling, compare services. When buying, leverage facts and rapport. Have backup plans.
First-time property investor: tips and tricks
Prepare financially, get a loan, research areas, consider tenants, outsource tasks, calculate profitability, and commit for the long term when investing in property.
How is capital gains tax calculated for rental property?
Capital gains tax (CGT) applies when selling property. Consider the base cost, exclusions, and tax rates to minimize CGT. Consult a tax expert for personalized advice.
How to pay off your bond quicker
Pay off your home loan faster by depositing extra money, negotiating lower rates, and possibly shortening the loan term.
Is it better to be a self-managed sectional title scheme?
Trustees in sectional title properties manage finances, maintenance, and more. Choosing self-management or a managing agent impacts costs and oversight.
Balwin vs the owners at The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: dealing with majority stakes
The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: owning a majority stake in the sectional title scheme When buying property, you could be buying a full title, sectional title or leasehold. Balwin’s The Blyde Riverwalk development is a sectional title scheme where all the owners each own a section in the scheme. There is also common property, that is jointly owned […]
Waterfall City’s 99 year property lease agreement
Ownership: the 99-year lease agreement Long term property lease agreements are rare in South Africa, but not unheard of. One of the major developments in recent time, Waterfall in Midrand implemented an interesting, innovative 99-year lease agreement where you sort of have ownership, but don’t. Notwithstanding, we find that in our culture, we have the […]
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Comprehensive list of real estate resources for buyers, investors, and property owners. Start smart with these tools and guides!