Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can’t fly away.” (English novelist Anthony Trollope) With interest and home loan rates at their lowest since 2022, it’s no surprise that South Africa’s property market confidence level at the end of 2025 was […]
Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?
“We are also proposing additional tax measures to ease the financial burden on households and businesses, by adjusting personal income tax brackets and rebates fully in line with inflation.” (Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana) How much will I save if I sell my house? A big highlight for property sellers and buyers is that, having […]
Buying Property from a Company – Should You Buy the Shares or the House?
“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price, and get ready to put pen to paper. The house is in the name of a company, and you are offered a choice – either buy the house out of the company […]