April 20, 2023

How SARS catches tax-dodgers

SARS auditors employ methods that most people wouldn’t have even considered How does the South African Revenue Service (SARS) catch those who do not contribute their […]
April 20, 2023

Reduce the pain of downscaling:
Investing in a holiday home as a retiree

The decision to move out of a large residence in favour of a smaller or less expensive property, also known as down-scaling, is often viewed as […]
March 27, 2023

How to obtain a home loan:
Things to consider before you apply

With most of the major interest rate hikes now out of the way, 2023 is set to provide a more stable environment for financially savvy, would-be […]
March 27, 2023

Accounting tips for small businesses

When operating a small business, there are so many important daily tasks to remember—especially if you are also the business owner.  Your day is most likely […]
March 27, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell. Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
March 27, 2023

Part 2: Dream holiday or nightmare! An overview of the property time-sharing control act and the vacation ownership/time-share industry

In 2018 the National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigated the vacation ownership and time-share industry after various consumer complaints were submitted to the Consumer Protection Tribunal. [1] The […]
February 26, 2023

Vacational Ownership:
Dream or Nightmare for Time-Share Buyers

This article broadly looks at property time-share and the legislation regulating it. The problems and complaints by consumers trapped in the empty and misleading promises advertised […]
February 26, 2023

Rate hikes: Are buyers over-reacting?

Historically, interest rate hikes have had a dampening effect on the South African residential property market, with homeowners reassessing their affordability in anticipation of higher monthly […]
February 26, 2023

Compliance certificates required when selling a property

There are five compliance certificates that the Seller is required to obtain at his/her own cost before the transfer of the property takes place. The following […]
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