Major benefits for investors for management and control of assets

This series of articles explores the various types of trusts available. In this article we will focus on the testamentary trust. Firstly, we look at the inter vivos or living trust. These are set up during your life and are the most common family and property trusts.
In another article we talk about the advantages of the inter vivos trust. Typically, the purpose of an inter vivos trust is to limit the value of your estat
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Pets, parking and (difficult) people can either make or break your investment 

Pets, parking and difficult people are possibly the three most contentious issues in sectional title living. In this article we will look into each issue, the laws governing them, and some potential solutions to problems that arise from these issues.

Pets

Deal finding strategies for the savvy investor

The allure of buying property at a bargain price excites even the seasoned property investor, and the repossession market offers opportunities to those ready to seize the moment. But beware: When buying a repossessed property, you need to carefully weigh the benefits against the potential pitfalls. Checking all the facts and doing some sound research before jumping in could save you a small fortune and a lot of hassle.

Finding reposs...
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Value for money investment opportunities beckon foreigners to SA

South Africa is an attractive destination for African and other foreign investors who want to buy a second home or investment property abroad. With an excellent climate, breathtaking beauty, a relatively stable and well-managed economy, and a variety of investment opportunities at still very affordable prices, foreign investors are spoilt for choice.

Why invest in South Africa?
South Africa offers foreign investors
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Software solutions provide you with knowledge in making astute decisions

The calculations you need to make before investing in a property are time consuming and laborious, whether your property portfolio consists of three or three hundred properties. Once you have acquired property, managing information, keeping track of tenants and managing agents, and monitoring your costs and returns on investment (ROI) can be a full-time occupation.

Real Estate Investor Magazine scoured the m

Rental pool provides income-generating possibilities for lifestyle investors

The myriad of benefits offered by fractional ownership have seen it grow from a concept allowing investors to own shares in private jets to the fastest-growing property market sector in the world. It is considered a highly practical and astute method of owning a leisure property.

The concept of fractional ownership was first introduced in the 1980s, in the aviation industry, by Richard Santulli, founder o

Take immediate action on your cash flow situation

The playing field has changed quite dramatically for property investors in the last two years and the property market is under intense pressure from a range of factors. Investors need to be proactive to protect their property investments and the focus in these tough economic times is on cash flow management.

Property investors are facing a tough market with rising interest rates, rampant petrol price increases and soaring food and

By Erina Botha

A well-planned strategy is key to building a property portfolio that will create sufficient residual income for your needs. An important part of that strategy is to decide whether individual, company or trust ownership will best suit your purposes. It’s a decision you need to make before you acquire a property.

You Learn From Your Mistakes, Not Your Successes

Is Port Elizabeth SA’s Next Investment Hotspot?

World-class city and booming real estate market

With its dazzling gold souks, Dubai is often called the ‘City of Gold'. It is a shopper's paradise, offering unmatched