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Trusts -Trustees Authority

Trusts -Trustees Authority

I see it so many times in practice that clients just assume everything is still in order with their Trust and providing us with a copy of his/her Storage Trust document. The most popular reason buying in a trust is for estate purposes. Be careful, as many times the...
Property – Advice for sellers

Property – Advice for sellers

Need to know advice BEFORE selling that property Selling your home is supposed to be an exciting process as you are probably disposing of your most valuable asset. Therefore, we would like to point out the following: DETERMINE A FAIR SELLING PRICE Have you done your...
Withholding Tax: Non-Resident Sellers

Withholding Tax: Non-Resident Sellers

When immovable property is sold, there is usually capital gains tax applicable which is payable on the proceeds of the sale. If the property is sold by a Non-Resident, SARS needed to ensure that compliance is ensured and introduced Withholding Tax on the disposal of...
Need to know advice before buying that property

Need to know advice before buying that property

Advice for Purchasers I remember when I bought my first house with the idea of it becoming a home for my family (+-18 Years ago). Since then legislation changed and this caused a few extra landmines on the road to a successful homeowner. The implications of CPA...
Voetstoots and Building Plans

Voetstoots and Building Plans

You have finally found your dream home in the right neighbourhood, took the plunge and signed the deed of sale. You cannot wait to move in, but upon inspection of the building plans, you find out that the cosy granny flat that you intended to use as an art studio is...