2017/18 Budget Address - Highlights Which Are Of Significance To South African Property Market
Category News Flash - Budget News
The raising of the Transfer Duty threshold on home purchases from R750 000 to R900 000 will reduce the transaction costs for buyers
Did You Know - Western Cape House Price Growth Average 10,94% P.A. Since 2010
Category Statistics on Homeowners
Since the beginning of 2010 (the start of the post-2008/09 recession recovery), the average house price
New Developments - Building Penalties : Buyers Do not Wake Up Late
Category Property Thought Of The Week
Typically when buying a stand in a proposed development, the agreement provides that the landowner shall erect a house within a stipulated period
Did You Know - What Self Employed Home Loan Applicants Have To Be Prepared For
Category Home Loan Advice
There are about 20 million active consumers in SA, with a staggering 50% of these having a tarnished credit record and not eligible for loans.
Who Is Responsible For Water Fines If Tenant Do Not Use Water Sparingly With Water Restrictions
Category Lifestyle
Before Xmas, I asked the tenant to not fill the pool, to let the water deteriorate, as it would, ensuring that I would accept that consequence.
Sellers Beware Voetstoots Clause Will Not Protect You Against Absence Of Building Plans
Category Legal Information
There is little protection for sellers of property without approved building plans they should not rely on the blind protection of the voetstoets clause
City of Cape Town LEVEL 3B Water Restrictions
Category Water Crisis Western Cape
Watering is only allowed on Tuesdays and Saturdays before 09:00 or after 18:00 for a maximum of one hour per day per property and only if using a bucket
Can You Kill To Protect Your Home And Property The Difficult Question Of Private Defence
Category Legal Information
The common law provides that an owner may protect his property from harm or damage even though there might not be any physical risk of harm to the owner himself
Cape Property Owners Are Warned Of Insurance Risks In Light Of The Recent Fires
Category Home Owners
Property owners without adequate insurance cover in place are at risk of being left with hefty financial bills for the damage caused by fires
Sectional Title Owners & Trustees Beware: Your Body Corporate Must Have Adequate Reserves
Category Sectional Title Issues
Recent legislation has been passed which obliges trustees of sectional title schemes to set up a reserve for repairs, maintenance and asset replacement