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PROPERTY – ASSET OR EXPENSE?

18 October 2017

Is property an asset or expense? At first glance, the question seems to be simple to answer, of course, property is an asset. However, there is more to it than initially meets the eye. When looking...

PROPERTY PRICING CRUCIAL

18 October 2017

A detrimental mistake that many sellers make when listing their property on the market is inflating the asking price. Sellers often ask for a higher amount to give themselves a cushion during the nego...

PROPERTY VALUE AFFECTS RATES AND TAXES

18 October 2017

Each month homeowners receive a bill for the rates and taxes applicable to their property, but what are these municipal rates used for and how is the amount worked out? Municipal property rates are...

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME

18 October 2017

Just as buyers need to do their research before taking on homeownership, those who are considering placing their home on the market also need to spend some time contemplating certain aspects before th...

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY

18 October 2017

Ownership of a property takes more than a signature on an Offer to Purchase or for that matter the payment of the purchase price. The property needs to go through the process of transfer and nee...

SCHOOLS IMPACT HOME VALUES

18 October 2017

Purchasing a property is a large financial commitment, and as such, there are several vital aspects that need to be considered before taking the final step towards homeownership. While price, the type...

SELECT THE RIGHT ATTORNEY FOR TRANSFER

18 October 2017

Having the right attorney by your side during a property sales transaction can help to shorten and smooth an often complex process. During the property transfer and registration process, you'll ty...

SELLING? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

18 October 2017

As the market transitions and more inventory becomes available to buyers, sellers will find themselves in a far more competitive environment. As a result, they now have to be aware of the competition...

SHOULD EQUITY IN THE BOND BE USED FOR DEBT?

18 October 2017

Often car loans and credit cards accrue interest at a much higher rate than a home loan, which is why many people decide to take equity out of their home loan to pay off their other debts. Focusing on...