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How rental income affects your annual tax return

Letting out property can provide excellent annuity income and the current buyer's market offers good opportunities to invest in rental property....

Dealing with a serious case of seller's remorse and three defences raised

While rare, there are instances of seller's remorse where the seller had second thoughts shortly after accepting an offer and then refused to pass transfer.

Capital Gains Tax on property transactions

CGT is payable by all individuals, trusts and companies to SARS when you sell a property that has increased in value since you purchased it.

Sectional Title update ... trustees, keep a close eye on managing agents

Highlight on the responsibility of the trustees when appointing managing agents to assist with the management and administration of a sectional title scheme.

Home hacks to make your holiday season a little merrier

Looming summer holidays have put us all in a better mood. Whatever you celebrate, it is a time when people are either spending more time at home or away.

Summer's here ... it's a great time to buy and sell ... what's your next move?

There are signs of improvement in the property market is as summer is generally viewed as a busier time for a range of reasons.

When can a landlord cut a tenant's electricity or change the locks to the premises?

The short answer to this, is only with the tenant's consent or a court order.

Power of Attorney need to know, especially if incapacity or dementia strikes

It is common for older persons such as ageing parents or relatives to appoint someone as their Power of Attorney.

Better security increases property value and reduces crime

Perhaps now is a good time to consider a few safeguards for your property.

The importance and do's and don'ts of a Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents, more so if you have a family and assets including property.

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