Investing in offshore real estate is a great way for South Africans to diversify their portfolios, build wealth and secure an asset that can generate income in a foreign currency. There are a range of ways to invest and different types of property will suit different types of investors. Megan Copley, looks at four popular ways for South Africans to invest in international real estate....
The luxurious and much anticipated Oceans Mall, part of the R4.3 billion mixed-use Oceans Umhlanga Development, opened opens its doors to shoppers on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The project has created 6,000 jobs during construction and 2,500 permanent jobs and is classified as a catalytic development by the City of Durban. The double award-winning, internationally acclaimed development has been...
Emergencies like a burst geyser or a tree falling on your home during a storm happen, and we cannot predict when it will happen, but we can ensure that we are prepared. Preparing a legacy file with all the pertinent information relating to your property and knowing who is responsible for what is vital....
After months of house hunting, a multitude of legalities, and reams of paperwork, you’re finally ready to realise your dream and move into your very own home but, as it’s also one of the largest financial investments you’ll ever make, it’s important to start off on the right footing....
It is not uncommon for a rental property owner or landlord to decide to put the property up for sale. The question then arises as to what happens to the tenant. While it is usually advisable that landlords or property owners wait until the end of the lease before they sell the property, that is not always possible....
You are finally getting ready to move into your own place, but not sure whether you should rent a flat or purchase it. With interest rates climbing every second month, you may be concerned about whether you want to commit to a fixed asset....
With interest rates still on the rise, an increasing number of homeowners are looking at making use of the equity they have in their homes to “consolidate” all their debts and pay off everything except their home loans....
The Monetary Policy Committee is set to meet again and deliver their decision on the interest rate policy on 24 November 2022. Experts predict that another hike is to be expected....
There are a number of factors that come into play to determine a home’s value and when it comes to getting your home ready to sell, we all know that it’s important to make sure that it looks as good as possible in order to realise the best return on investment....
It has now been over two years since the pandemic first hit our shores. While some aspects of life have changed dramatically since then, others have slowly returned to the way they were before....