Views of Dubai Marina, one of the popular areas for South African and other African investors In an evolving real estate landscape, South Africans and expatriates have turned their eyes toward property markets beyond their borders, with a notable surge in interest in nations like Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe. According to the Seeff Property Group, this trend reflects a blend of economic...
The Western Cape continues to lead a growing trend in South Africa's property market, with investment buyers significantly boosting demand in the region.According to the latest data from Ooba, "34% of all bond applications received in the Western Cape during the fourth quarter of 2024 were for investment properties. This represents a significant increase from 29% in the same period the previous year"The...
As the adage so aptly proclaims, ‘In this life, only death and taxes are guaranteed.’. Unfortunately, the reality is that your financial obligations to the tax authorities persist even posthumously, as estate duty and other taxes are levied against your estate before any inheritance can be paid out to your heirs. Understanding what taxes your estate might be liable for is the first step in...
SA Corporate Real Estate, owner of industrial, retail, and residential properties in the major metropolitan areas of South Africa, lifted its distribution to 24.37 cents a share for the year to December 31, from 23.18 cents per share the year before. The distribution announcement and prospects for the new financial year saw the share price rise 3.19% to R2.91 on Friday. A year ago, the share traded...
There is a quote by Chris Murray. Perception is reality. How someone perceives you is their reality. There are other quotes, too; Tom Cruise stated that perception is not reality. We in South Africa may argue amongst ourselves about the reality of Expropriation without compensation and how it will ultimately play out, but in the meantime we need to take cognisance not only of the perception of...
The ever-present talk of imposing a wealth tax on South Africans as a source of revenue has resurfaced after the National Treasury’s plan to collect an additional R58 billion mainly from higher VAT in the 2025/26 financial year, was stopped in its tracks with the postponement of the National Budget. Business Day quoted “senior officials aligned to the ANC” within the Government of National...
By: Gavin Lomberg With interest rates at a multi-year low, now is an opportune time for first-time homebuyers to step into the property market. However, when it comes time to budget, potential homebuyers are encouraged to account for several important - but often overlooked - costs. While home loan pre-approval gives homebuyers a clear idea of what they can realistically afford, many...
If you ask an investment expert to define investment risk, he or she is likely to say: “The probability of your investment not performing as expected”. To me, that is a bit lame. If an investment performs slightly lower than the average return of investments in the same category, I won’t be too concerned. I am much more concerned about the probability of losing part or all of my capital. We...
New property investment trends are growing in South Africa as investors are tapping into the growing demand for coastal homes to build wealth.According to data from Standard Bank, one in eight mortgage applications nationally over the past year were for buy-to-let properties.The Western Cape has come out at the forefront as the leading hotspot for property investors, with 31% of new home loan applications...
Considering your retirement planning options while your new-year good intentions are still intact can put you in a good position, according to Linda Kleynscheldt: head of Actuarial and Product, PSG Wealth. A tax-free savings account (TFSA) and retirement annuity (RA) are two options that are available to people, but you need decide if either (or indeed both) of these products might be right for...
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