10 Most Frequently Questions Asked by Foreigners or Non-Residents Buying Property In South Africa
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What foreigners need to know about buying property in South Africa.
Can You Close Down a Neighbour's Business Who Is Not Using The Property According To Land Use Laws?
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When your neighbour's business becomes unbearable due to constant noise, privacy breaches, or brazenly occupying your driveway, it can push anyone to the brink.
An Introduction To Transfer Duty - What You Need To Know
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Transfer duty is a duty levied for the benefit of the National Revenue Fund on the value of any property acquired by any person by way of a transaction
Additional Costs When Buying A Property
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Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly an exciting decision, but it is also an extremely emotional one.
A Foreigners Guide To Buying Property In South Africa - 2021
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All ownership of land is recorded in a deeds registry and is evidenced by means of a deed of transfer which is registered at the deeds registry
What You Need To Know If Your Property Is Purchased By A Foreigner
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Our Immigration Act 23 of 2002 prescribes the rules for dealing with foreigners, their residence here, their departure from the country, and related matters.
Is A Verbal Option On A Property Enforceable Against The Property Owner?
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Section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 ("Act") stipulates that no sale of land (such as a farm) shall be of any force
Always Ensure You Know Whether There Are Servitudes Registered Against the Title Deed
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After registration in the Deeds Office the servitude forms part of the conditions contained in the title deed
Refrain From Taking Out Further Credit After A Mortgage Bond Has Been Approved
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It is advisable for all property purchasers and potential purchasers not to take out any other form of credit
Interest Rate Cuts In 2020 Led To 26% More Home Loans Registered & 35% Rise In Total Home Loan Value
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The surprise turnaround of the residential property market is possibly the greatest economic highlight of 2020