10 Tips for embracing change in 2023
How to overcome ‘change fatigue’ and create a winning working environment Let's be honest—we’re all tired. The truth is that fatigue is a...
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Rate hikes: Are buyers over-reacting?
Historically, interest rate hikes have had a dampening effect on the South African residential property market, with homeowners...
Part2: Vacation Ownership Industry Overview
In 2018 the National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigated the vacation ownership and time-share industry after various consumer...
Six projected home loan trends for 2023
Looking ahead to what is likely to drive home loans this year Despite challenges of external factors such as ongoing interest rate hikes...
The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 Explained: Part 2
In this Part 2 of the series of “The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 Explained”, we shall look at actions that are...
Think before you sign: 5 things to consider before signing a contract
The simple definition of a contract is where an offer by one party is accepted by the other party. These parties are the contracting...
Transfer duty - No surprises - Part 2
The Transfer Duty Act 40/1949 (“the Act”) states that transfer duty (duty) is to be levied on any property acquired by any person by way...
Dream Holiday or Nightmare!
This article broadly looks at property time-share and the legislation regulating it. The problems and complaints by consumers trapped in...
The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 Explained: Part 3
In this Part 3 of the series on “The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 Explained”, we will discuss the procedure on how...
Living in a mixed-use building: What to look out for
Even before the pandemic changed the way we see our home and work environments, with many finding for the first time that these two could...
Landlord and Tenant Inspections
The Rental Housing Amendment Act[1], section 4B (4) and (5) determines that the tenant and property owner must jointly, before the tenant...
When your tenant ‘does a duck’
Tips for landlords when their tenant does a disappearing act Everyone who has let out property knows that sickening feeling when you find...
Selling a property with defects: What you need to know
The Purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the Seller. The property is transferred into the Purchaser’s name. A month later, there...
What you should know about the new Property Practitioners Act
The long-awaited Property Practitioners Act finally came into effect this year and brings with it significant changes to the real estate...
Top 10 causes of insurance claims
Worldwide and local events impact both business and domestic premiums A FIRE at a busy warehouse leaves a company struggling to replace...
Travel claims, but no allowance?
For commission-earners and the self-employed, the rules are slightly different—but travel costs can be claimed. THE COMMON mistake that I...
Home Office Expenditure
Taxpayers who are salaried employees have limited deductions available to them. However, home office expenditure can be claimed as an ...
Primary Residence Exclusion: Things to Look Out For
The Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Act, which deals with capital gain tax, allows for exclusion from liability on any gains realised...
Submit your return on time, or face penalties
Non-residents and earners of foreign income are also receiving extra attention this year. The tax season for the 2022 tax year has just...
Should South Africa allow a right of appeal from small claim court?
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”) does not explicitly provide for a right of appeal from a Small...
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