New City of Cape Town Bylaws Amendments - Operational From 3 February 2020
Category Home Owners
A whole range of fairly substantial amendments to the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law became operational on the 3rd of February.
What Tax Is Payable On Your Rental Income - Long Term, Airbnb & Guesthouses Rentals
Category Rental Information
Letting out property can give you an excellent "annuity" income, and if that concept appeals to you and a buy-to-let property comes your way at the right price
What Can The Body Corporate Do To Non-paying Owners In Sectional Title Schemes?
Category Property Thought Of The Week
For many of us, our homes are the single most expensive item we purchase in our lifetime
City Of Cape Town Suspends Parking Tariffs In Somerset West & Strand
Category Community News
As from Saturday, 1 February 2020, the City of Cape Town will no longer charge motorists for on-street parking in Somerset West and Strand.
SA Average House Price Growth Dips In 2019
Category Property Market News
The average annual house price growth in 2019 was 3.6% year-on-year, according to the latest FNB House Price Index, released on Monday
Reserve Bank Cuts Interest Rates By 25 Basis Points
Category News Flash - Budget News
The SA Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee has unanimously voted to reduce the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25%.
Sale Of A Property From A Deceased Person's Estate
Category Legal Thought of the Week
It is not uncommon for an estate agent to be involved in the marketing of a property which is an asset in a deceased person's estate
Buying A Property With An Existing Tenant
Category Buying Property
When purchasing a property with a tenant already in place, certain aspects should always be considered before the offer to purchase is signed.
When a Lease Expires And The Tenant Stays On: Can It Be Rebutted?
Category Property Thought Of The Week
the Rental Housing Act has certain deemed provisions, impliedly forming part of the agreement between the landlord and tenant
Are Verbal Property Agreements Valid?
Category Buying Property
Verbal agreements in South Africa are generally as binding and valid as written ones