News & Market Insights
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-The A-Z of Selling Your Home in South Africa
-The A-Z of Selling Your Home in South AfricaSelling your home can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. But it really doesn’t have…
“Hidden” costs when buying or selling property in South Africa
“Hidden” costs when buying or selling property in South Africa:Who pays for what? Buying or selling a property involves navigating through various cos…
"Voetstoots" explained
-Voetstoots…A contract to buy or sell property would invariably include a “voetstoots” clause, which is intended to protect sellers. However, the “voe…
-The 72-Hour Clause explained
-The 72-Hour ClauseAlso often referred to as the “Continued Marketing Clause” or “Escape Clause”. You can first watch the following video explaining t…
-Capital Gains Tax…
-Capital Gains Tax…Make sure you know how Capital Gains Tax will affect your bottom line if you decide to sell.CGT (Capital Gains Tax) applies to the…
-Seller Mandates Explained
-Seller Mandates…Understanding the Pros and Cons of the different types of seller mandates:Selling your home can be one of the most stressful experien…
"Offer To Purchase"… explained
-Offer To Purchase…Buying / Selling a house – the Offer To Purchase (OTP):You can first watch the following video explaining some of the most importan…
-Property Transfer and Registration in South Africa – the whole process explained:
-Property Transfer and Registration in South Africa – the whole process explained:Once a Seller has accepted of an Offer To Purchase (OTP) which was m…
-VAT or Transfer Duty?:
-VAT or Transfer Duty?:Very often the question arises as to whether the purchaser must pay transfer duty on a particular property transaction, OR whet…
Property Valuations – how to determine YOUR Home’s value…
Property Valuations – how to determine YOUR Home’s value…Learn how to make sure that the market analysis is done diligently, and that the CORRECT data…
Alternative Electricity Supply and SSEG systems – Regulations, laws and by-laws to adhere to:
Alternative Electricity Supply and SSEG systems – Regulations, laws and by-laws to adhere to:Understanding the Legal Landscape of Alternative Electric…
-Sectional Title vs Freehold (Full Title) Property:
-Sectional Title vs Freehold (Full Title) Property:Terms like freehold, full title, and sectional title are often used, but what do they actually mean…
-Building Plans… Are they required?
-Building Plans…Approved building plans, or the absence thereof, could greatly affect the saleability of your property.It is really important to make…
-FICA Compliance in Property Transactions
-FICA Compliance in Property TransactionsLet’s be honest—nobody enjoys paperwork, especially when it comes to FICA compliance. Believe me, I understan…
-Compliance Certificates…
-Compliance Certificates…If you’re in the process of buying or selling a property, It is important to be aware of the compliance certificates that are…
-Digital Signatures: are they allowed on Sale Agreements?
-Digital Signatures: are they allowed on Sale Agreements?Property sale agreements in South Africa MUST be signed in wet ink and MAY NOT be signed digi…
-Fixtures and Fittings – what goes and what stays?
-Fixtures and Fittings – what goes and what stays?The question of what items are included in the sale of a property often leads to disputes. Buyers an…