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Articles published in June 2005

Self-employed can't have it both ways

02 Jun 2005

Homebuyers who are self-employed, as an increasing number of people are these days, should not expect banks to read their financial statements any differently than the SA Revenue Service does.

Comfort in Modderklip judgment

03 Jun 2005

South African property owners and investors can take greater comfort in their property rights from the latest Constitutional Court judgment and comments from leading South Africans.

Leases must be watertight

06 Jun 2005

Landlords who don't want to end up paying their tenant's municipal arrears need watertight leases.

Sectional Title 'not for everyone'

08 Jun 2005

Sectional title flats and townhouses are becoming increasingly popular options for young homebuyers concerned about security and strapped for cash and leisure time – but they are not the right choice for everyone.

Finding a new home for a small business

16 Jun 2005

When small businesses – often home-based to start with – need more space, owners often have to make the decision to rent bigger premises or to buy another property.

Critical questions for young buyers

20 Jun 2005

When will you be ready to buy your first home? Home ownership is, of course, a great way to start building wealth, and most financial advisors will tell you it is never too early to take advantage of the benefits of compound interest.

Law change to clarify levy requirements

22 Jun 2005

Confusion over levy responsibilities when Sectional Title units are sold should soon be a thing of the past.

Bogus operators infiltrate origination

24 Jun 2005

Consumers are being "bled" by bogus operators posing as genuine mortgage originators.

Speculators under pressure

28 Jun 2005

Changes to the tax laws are making it increasingly difficult for property speculators to rake in the "easy money" that has been the boast of so many in recent years.

Tax arrears could hold up transfer