Property investors starting out tend to register all properties in their personal names. When their property investment business starts growing, the need arises for a better legal structure. But selling…
Investing in property in townships in South Africa can be a highly profitable and rewarding experience. If you're considering investing in township property, there are several options to consider, including…
There are three things you can never get away from - death, taxes and Cher. There are ways to minimise your tax footprint in the property investment sphere. This includes…
Your home loan is probably the biggest expense on your personal budget. This expense eats into your cash flow - and on a 20-year loan, isn't going anywhere soon. There…
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…
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…
Auctions and bidding Buying a property at auctions in South Africa can be disastrous if you don't know what you're doing. You can also buy an absolute bargain. When going…
We have the house, so why not use it? Many people that have a spare bedroom have considered renting it out - whether through Airbnb or by opening a guesthouse.…
What legal entity should I buy my property into? The question of whether to buy a property into a trust, company or in your own name is one I get…
The holiday home renting strategy Renting a holiday home next to the beach is just bliss. You get to rest, get your strength back and relax. It is obvious why…