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How to get a bond if you’re self employed
Property Finance

How to get a bond if you’re self employed

While there may be additional information required to successfully be granted a home loan, being self-employed should not be seen as an obstacle to accessing finance.

June 15, 2016
Back off my boundary!
Legislative Guidelines

Back off my boundary!

When considering renovations to a property, there are typically requirements in place that stipulate how far a building must be from a road or a boundary wall.

June 15, 2016
Repainting a rented property – who should pay?
Property Finance

Repainting a rented property – who should pay?

Maintenance of houses and apartments can be a costly aspect for any property owner, but when it comes to renting, who is responsible for these costs – the owner or the tenant?

May 23, 2016
Working from home can save you tax
Legislative Guidelines

Working from home can save you tax

Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, largely due to the increasing ease of connectivity. While there are many pros and cons that could be argued about making one’s home double up as an office, the tax implications of this decision should also be considered.

May 23, 2016
What to do when tenants refuse to leave
Contractual Matters

What to do when tenants refuse to leave

Eviction is a tricky process and one which needs to be handled correctly to avoid any legal repercussions. Find out which steps the eviction procedure follows.

May 23, 2016
All rental income should be declared to SARS
Property Finance

All rental income should be declared to SARS

Income received from investment and rental properties falls into the category of taxable income, and as such should be declared to SARS and included in your annual tax return.

April 25, 2016
What happens if a suspensive condition is not met?
Contractual Matters

What happens if a suspensive condition is not met?

A suspensive condition is a term or clause within a contract that clearly stipulates a particular criterion that must be met in order for the contract to come into force. Should the suspensive condition(s) not be met, the contract will be void.

April 25, 2016
Cancellation a signed offer to purchase
Contractual Matters

Cancellation a signed offer to purchase

An offer to purchase is a legal document and, once signed by both the buyer and seller, it becomes a legally binding agreement.

April 25, 2016
Beware of Capital Gains Tax when you sell
Property Finance

Beware of Capital Gains Tax when you sell

At first glance, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may seem like yet another thing to worry about when completing a tax return, but it needn’t cause confusion.

March 29, 2016
Properties using borehole water must display a sign
Legislative Guidelines

Properties using borehole water must display a sign

Due to a significantly dry winter across the country, and many dams being alarmingly low, severe water restrictions have been implemented in most regions.

March 29, 2016
What happens to the ownership of my property when I get married?
Contractual Matters

What happens to the ownership of my property when I get married?

There are three types of marriages that one can enter into in South Africa, each of which will have different consequences on the ownership of property.

March 29, 2016
Body corporate’s financial statements
Sectional Title Governance

Body corporate’s financial statements

Over and above the structural integrity of a building, when buying into a sectional scheme there are a number of elements that should be inspected closely to make a good investment.

March 3, 2016
Exclusive use area rights must be registered
Contractual Matters

Exclusive use area rights must be registered

Exclusive use areas, a common feature in sectional title properties, often cause uncertainty in the minds of property owners when it comes to rights over this land.

March 3, 2016
Structural alterations require body corporate approval
Sectional Title Governance

Structural alterations require body corporate approval

It is important for potential owners to understand the benefits and potential drawbacks of buying into a sectional scheme.

January 25, 2016
Can I cancel my offer to purchase?
Contractual Matters

Can I cancel my offer to purchase?

A signed Offer to Purchase is a legal, binding document which can only be cancelled under certain circumstances

December 14, 2015