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SHOULD CLIENTS BE CONCERNED ABOUT EXPROPRIATION?

Earlier this month, the Expropriation Bill was approved by Cabinet and sent to Parliament for adoption. This prompted a revived deluge of negative press, fears of government-approved land grabs and visions of a fast forward to Zimbabwe-style land losses. None of these perceptions are warranted or correct. Let me explain.
Governments worldwide have laws in place to facilitate expropriation for specific "public purposes", such as the building of roads, hospitals and infrastructure. The Gautrain project is a good local example.

Posted at 12:31PM Oct 29, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Tips for purchasing property for your parents

It is not uncommon for those who find themselves in a better financial position than that of their parents to purchase a property on their parents' behalf.

Posted at 01:44PM Oct 26, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Paarl North no longer the Cinderella of the scenic Winelands town

Northern Paarl, the erstwhile Cinderella of the scenic Winelands town, has recently come into its own, attracting both buyers and developers who have begun to recognise the value and multiple drawcards it offers.

Posted at 01:41PM Oct 26, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Cape Town calls for comments on District Six plans

The City of Cape Town has started an engagement process to determine the look and feel of District Six, as its redevelopment is going forward.

Posted at 01:37PM Oct 26, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

The pros and cons of each type of property ownership

There are three different forms of homeownership in South Africa - owning a home as a natural person, a company, or as a trust.

Posted at 01:34PM Oct 26, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Chas Everitt tackling cybercrime in real estate

Chas Everitt implemented new digital signature security measures to help protect its customers and business partners from online fraud.

Posted at 01:41PM Oct 23, 2020 by Editor in Market  | 

Know your property valuation types

"Without understanding the difference between valuations, it's easy to be misled into thinking your property is worth more or less than it actually is on the open market."

Posted at 12:09PM Oct 23, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Pitfalls of renting through a non-registered agent

"Dealing with an estate agent who isn't registered with the EAAB not only puts owners at risk of fraudulent beehaviour, but it also means that they could be working through somebody who may not be up to date with all the necessary requirements in handling property transactions."

Posted at 12:37PM Oct 21, 2020 by Editor in Residential  | 

Commercial property falls from decade high

The lockdown and resultant deep recession have taken their toll on the commercial property market, dragging capital growth deeper into negative territory in the first half of the year.

Posted at 11:42AM Oct 20, 2020 by Editor in Commercial  | 

Where there's a will there's a way (forward)

Why it's vitally important for you to have a valid will

Posted at 11:31AM Oct 20, 2020 by Editor in Market  |