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top property investment News for Beginners & Experienced investors
Understanding the VAT increase
The South African tax system can seem complicated. However, if viewed through the lens of an individual and how tax applies to them it can
Extending the application of controlled foreign company rules to foreign trusts and foundations
Advice for buying residential property for long-term investment
For many buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility. But if you are considering investing in property in 2014, or improving your returns on a buy-to-let you already own, it’s important to do things right.
Property is the best hedge against inflation
Inflation is often understood as the rate at which prices of goods and services increase, but in reality the effect of inflation is far more destructive: it erodes the purchasing power of money.
The Investment Journey – The 3 E’s of Successful Investing
There is no secret get-rich-quick formula. You don’t go to bed one night and wake up wealthy the next morning. There may be people who promise these things, but I have yet to see one that lasts for the long-term.
What tennis can teach us about succeeding in property investment
A famous 1975 Financial Analyst’s Journal article, explained how the same concept that makes some people champion tennis players also extends to property investment.
Money Leveraging for Property Investing
Leverage is the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment – and it is an extremely common term on both Wall Street and in the Main Street real estate market.
Investment property in Cape Town
Buying an investment property in Cape Town for sure has its pro’s and cons. There are undoubtedly some great opportunities but also some great risks as well.
Transfer Costs – what is payable by the seller and purchaser
In the excitement and euphoria of buying or selling a property it’s easy to forget that there is more to the process of merely getting the bond or approving the buyer or arranging an occupation date.
Guard your property investments: avoid dodgy tenants
The ins and outs of how to build a property investment portfolio and achieve financial independence through long-term growth are not rocket science, but simply require an educated, committed and disciplined approach.
Disputes in sectional title – pay your levies and arbitrate!
Owners of property investments who are involved in a dispute with the body corporate of their sectional title scheme should always choose the path of arbitration and not be tempted to hold back their levy payments.
Understanding levies in sectional title property schemes
Levy payments are essential in maintaining the financial health of any sectional title scheme and those with property investments should understand how these are calculated and why guarding against non-payment is vital.
Landlord vs tenant costs and your property investments
Managing property investments optimally requires knowledge of what the costs are relating to each rental property, and a clear understanding of who is responsible – tenant or landlord.
The most important piece of paper – your title deed.
Your title deed will open doors to all types of possibilities. Seeing your property as more than just a place to live, but as a valuable asset will change your perspective on how you can create wealth for yourself and your loved ones.
