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Should I have a Fixed or Variable Interest Rate for my Home Loan?
Read More… : 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.
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Building Generational Wealth With Trusts in South Africa
Read More… : Building Generational Wealth With Trusts in South AfricaTransferring generational wealth in South Africa? Consider trusts for tax advantages, asset protection, and efficient wealth transfer.
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Should I Buy an Investment Property in a Trust in South Africa?
Read More… : 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.
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How do banks determine your Home Loan Interest Rates: What you Need to know
Read More… : How do banks determine your Home Loan Interest Rates: What you Need to knowUnderstanding how to secure a better home loan interest rate: consider education, marital status, job stability, credit score, negotiation, and property factors.
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Using the Flisp/First Home Finance subsidy on your first property
Read More… : Using the Flisp/First Home Finance subsidy on your first propertyFLISP, now called First Home, aids first-time homebuyers with monthly incomes between R3,501 and R22,000, offering subsidies to ease property acquisition.
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Section 42 Asset for Share Transfer: What You Need to Know
Read More… : Section 42 Asset for Share Transfer: What You Need to KnowTransferring property to a company via Section 42 avoids immediate tax, useful for tax breaks and investment growth. Process requires valuation, agreement, approval,…
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Opportunities For Investing in property in townships in South Africa
Read More… : Opportunities For Investing in property in townships in South AfricaInvesting in township properties in SA offers income and wealth growth. Research, maintenance key.
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How to negotiate estate agent commission
Read More… : How to negotiate estate agent commissionNegotiate estate agent commissions wisely. When selling, compare services. When buying, leverage facts and rapport. Have backup plans.
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First-time property investor: tips and tricks
Read More… : First-time property investor: tips and tricksPrepare financially, get a loan, research areas, consider tenants, outsource tasks, calculate profitability, and commit for the long term when investing in property.
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How is capital gains tax calculated for rental property?
Read More… : 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…
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How to pay less tax on rental property?
Read More… : How to pay less tax on rental property?Minimize property investment taxes by leveraging deductions like expenses and interest payments, optimizing legal structures, and exploiting tax breaks for substantial savings.
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How to get your home loan approved
Read More… : How to get your home loan approvedMeet the bank’s criteria: affordability, cash flow, credit score, and property valuation. Beware of red flags like overpriced properties and previous credit issues.
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How to pay off your bond quicker
Read More… : How to pay off your bond quickerPay off your home loan faster by depositing extra money, negotiating lower rates, and possibly shortening the loan term.
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Is it better to be a self-managed sectional title scheme?
Read More… : 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.
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Balwin vs the owners at The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: dealing with majority stakes
Read More… : Balwin vs the owners at The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: dealing with majority stakesThe Blyde Riverwalk Estate: owning a majority stake in the sectional title scheme When buying property, you could be buying a full title, sectional…
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Waterfall City’s 99 year property lease agreement
Read More… : Waterfall City’s 99 year property lease agreementOwnership: the 99-year lease agreement Long term property lease agreements are rare in South Africa, but not unheard of. One of the major…
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This is the list of real estate resources that you need
Read More… : This is the list of real estate resources that you needComprehensive list of real estate resources for buyers, investors, and property owners. Start smart with these tools and guides!
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How to buy property with friends
Read More… : How to buy property with friendsShould I be buying a property with friends? When it comes to buying a property with friends, this question is very complex –…
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How to buy property on auction in South Africa
Read More… : How to buy property on auction in South AfricaAuctions and bidding Buying a property at auctions in South Africa can be disastrous if you don’t know what you’re doing. You can…
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How To Invest In Property With Family Or Friends
Read More… : How To Invest In Property With Family Or FriendsCollaborative property investment offers affordability, risk sharing, skill diversification, but requires clear agreements and legal protection.