There’s a reason it’s difficult to qualify for a bond. It’s because banks understand the extra costs and the burden these costs may place on a homeowner. So even though you know you’ll be able to afford the monthly bond repayment comfortably, there are other
While, according to the Income Tax Act Section 10(1)(e), bodies corporate are exempt from paying income tax, body corporate tax compliance has become problematic in some instances, says Michael Bauer, general manager of property management company IHFM, in that many cases the overall tax affairs
If you woke up with dread in your tummy and had to drag yourself off to work, then it is probably time to take a good look at your life; you can do it today while sitting at your office desk pretending to be busy. While we
You find a home that seems to have everything you have been looking for, from the right number of bedrooms to the type of kitchen countertops, but how do you know that it is really the one? Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa,
Meeting your client for the first time You know, that feeling you get when you know you’re going to get to talk about homes a lot. But then realising the client has some unique requirements “I need to find a three-bedroom unit in a sought-after area for below
Q I need to relocate to another province due to work commitments, but I signed a lease agreement four months ago. I need to understand if I am entitled to cancel my lease agreement, and if so, how much notice do I need to give? Will
Negotiation touches every part of our lives. Relationships in business and in our personal lives are negotiated. And the skills to do it effectively can often mean the difference between getting what you want or losing out. You don’t get what you deserve, you get
Q I live in a two bedroom 104m² unit in a sectional title complex with an adjoining garage. I have a dream - I want to build a 30m² room with a toilet, shower and double washbasins on top of my double garage. The existing roof trusses
National franchise group, Only Realty, which boasts 24 offices throughout the country, has scrapped commission-based selling in favour of a fixed R50,000 all-inclusive services fee. The group’s MD and franchisor, Grant Smee, says five years ago a product like this may have been viewed with suspicion
We’ve just booked our summer holiday at the beach - months away, I know - but even with the snow and rain in other parts of the country I can’t help but feel the summer vibes here in Pretoria. When walking our dog I’m seeing