Properties under R1 million have no transfer fees “Transfer duty is the government tax levied to transfer the property from one seller’s name into the buyer’s name, and should not be confused with Transferring Conveyancers Fees, as this cost is for the service that the transferring attorney provides to get the property transferred from the […]

Commercial Property – Worth the Investment? “The term Commercial Property refers to real estate property that is used for business purposes. It can also refer to land that is intended to generate a profit, as well as a larger residential rental property. The designation of a property as commercial has implications on the financing of […]

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and the government instituting a nationwide lockdown, we are canceling all our upcoming events until further notice. We urge you to take all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety.  Don’t worry, we have some exciting things brewing! We will notify you as soon as they’re ready. If […]

Citizenship Through Investments vs The Benefits Thereof Citizenship is the relationship between an individual and a nation-state whereby the state grants the citizen certain rights, such as the right to vote, work and own property, and in return the citizen accepts the responsibility of upholding the laws and customs of the state. Some may even […]

Good news! Our events are still continuing this month. You don’t have to miss out on the latest property investment strategies, especially when the property prices are at an all-time low and the true investment gems are up for the taking! We have implemented the necessary precautions according to government and World Health Organisation guidelines […]

Here’s an exercise: during your commute or drive to work, try and take note of the property developments that are getting started or are currently underway. Irrespective of the province you’re in, it seems developers are tearing down old buildings to make way for something new and more appealing to investors and buyers. The property […]

One of the many challenges, financially speaking, when buying a property in South Africa is the transaction costs – transfer duty, attorney’s fees, and deeds office registry fees. These are usually the extra costs that come with buying a property that has the sale value of over R900 000. As a rule, experts suggest that […]

Everything is better with a team – whether it’s exercising, working on a project or even travelling. Saving is another activity which is better with a group of people and this is why the stokvel market has increased considerably in South Africa. With today’s unpredictable economy, South Africans are looking for alternative ways to create […]

Being a ‘solopreneur’ might sound appealing but it’s hard work. People enter the world of property entrepreneurship to build the business they want. However, being a ‘Jack-Of-All-Trades’ could burn you out eventually and you might lose focus. Napoleon Hill talks about having a ‘mastermind’ group – individuals with specialised knowledge and skills that you can […]

Millennials. The word alone could elicit an eye-roll from the older generation. How could they possibly know much about the property market? Let alone, know how to invest? They make up 26% of the South African population and according to Schalk van der Merwe at Rawson Property Group, they have an increased influence on the […]