| Use your Head and not your Heart |
26 August 2011 |
Article By Lea Jacobs 25 Aug 2011
It is extremely unlikely that anyone would walk into an investment broker, hand over a million Rand and walk out again. Strangely enough very often this is exactly what happens when landlords decide to rent out property. Choosing a good rental agent who is going to protect your asset often doesn’t come into play and m... |
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| Rental leases: what you should know |
25 August 2011 |
It is important for tenants to understand the information contained in rental leases as prescribed in the Consumer Protection Act.
Q: Have just signed a rental lease and paid the required deposit. Less than 48 hours later, I found out that my work load will be reduced, as a result, will not be able to pay the monthly rental as per the lease. Can we ge... |
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| Buying property for investment |
24 August 2011 |
In recent years, South African property has been an excellent investment, particularly in the most sought-after coastal regions, where prices have risen fastest.
There are various kinds of property investment. Your home is an investment in that it provides you with rent-free accommodation. It may also yield a return in terms of increased value (a capi... |
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| Real Estate Industry Defies -Shock- Bill |
23 August 2011 |
Real estate industry representatives have officially lodged an objection to a piece of national legislation which could have disastrous consequences for South Africa's property market...
Dubbed the Property Rates Amendment Bill, the new legislation could effectively compel those who own more than one property to pay commercial rates for additional pro... |
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| Global house prices continue to fall |
23 August 2011 |
Global house prices increased by only 1.8 percent in the year to March, the lowest annual rate of growth recorded since Q4 2009.
According to the Knight Frank Global House Price Index Q1 2011, in regional terms, Asia remains the top performing continent recording 8.4 percent growth over the last 12 months. This is down from 17.8 percent a year earlier... |
