| Helpful Industry Contact Details |
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| General Tips for New Home Buyers & Sellers |
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Starting Point Tips for New Home Buyers |
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Renting vs. Buying |
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Buyer & Seller's Paperwork Reference Form (ON THE DISC) |
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Valuations & Deciding on a Selling Price |
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Getting Your Home Ready For Sale |
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| House Hunting Checklist (ON THE DISC) |
| Patent & Latent Defects |
| The Importance of Property Inspections |
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| Property Ownership |
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Property Ownership Overview |
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An Overview of the Different Legal Entities in which to Own Property |
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Buying the CC/Company owning the Property |
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Forming a Trust in which to Buy Property |
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Joint/Co-Ownership |
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Can Aliens Buy Property in the RSA? |
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Hive-living' is Becoming Popular due to High Prices |
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| Types of Residential Property |
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Residential Freeholds (including Clusters & Estate Living) |
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Sectional Title Schemes |
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Fractional Ownership vs. Share Block Schemes & Time Share |
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Share Block Schemes |
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Property Time-Sharing Schemes |
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Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons |
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| Buying Off-Plan |
| Buying or Selling Privately |
| Property Auctions |
| Property in Possession vs. Sale in Execution |
| Buying or Selling a Rented Home |
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| Estate Agents |
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The Role of- & Benefits of Using Estate Agents |
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The Role of The Estate Agency Affairs Board |
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How to Choose an Estate Agent |
| Mandates - Explained! |
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| The Offer to Purchase Agreement |
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A Blank Printable Offer to Purchase Agreement (ON THE DISC) |
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The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in terms of Typical Property Transactions |
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What is Included in the Sale/Purchase of Immovable Residential Property? |
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Completing the Offer to Purchase Document |
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Information on Important Clauses |
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Suspensive & Resolutive Conditions |
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Basic Requirements for a Valid Agreement and a Valid Offer & Acceptance |
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When Does an Offer Lapse? |
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| What is Mortgage Origination? |
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| The Interest Rate |
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What is the Interest Rate? |
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A Brief History of the Interest Rate |
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Home Loan Rate Options |
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Managing Your Home Loan through Rising Interest Rates |
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| The Home Loan |
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Managing Your Home Loan through Rising Interest Rates |
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What is Bridging Finance? |
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What is a Mortgage (Bond/Home Loan)? |
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Suretyship - Explained! |
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Government Acts You Need to Know About! |
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The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) |
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The National Credit Act (NCA) |
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The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) |
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The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) |
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Applying & Qualifying for a Home Loan |
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General Terms & Conditions of a Home Loan Agreement |
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Home Loan Charges & Repayments |
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Cancelling Your Home Loan |
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What is Switching? |
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Can't Pay the Bond - Speak to Your Bank!!! |
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Financing Your Vehicle Purchase with Your Home Loan |
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| Blacklisted, Judgments, Defaults, etc. |
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| Calculators |
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Budgeting Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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Registration & Transfer Costs Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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Home Loan Repayment Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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Return on Property Investment Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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| Costs Involved in Buying Property |
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General Buying Costs |
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Transfer Duty vs. Value Added Tax (VAT) |
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Buying From- or Selling Property as- a Non-Resident - The Tax Implications |
| Costs Involved in Selling Property |
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Buying From- or Selling Property as- a Non-Resident - The Tax Implications |
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General Selling Costs |
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Capital Gains Tax - Explained! |
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The Tax Implications of Speculating and Developing |
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| Registration & Transfer |
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The Registration & Transfer Process |
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Clearance Certificates |
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Keep Your Tax Affairs in Order to Speed Up the Process |
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| Conveyancing Attorneys |
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What Do Attorneys Do, and Who Appoints Them? |
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Conveyancing Fees - What is it You are Paying for? |
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Questions You Must Ask Your Attorney |
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How Do Attorneys Manage Your Property Deposits? |
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| Title Deeds, Deeds Office & Deeds Registry |
| Restrictions on Your Property |
| Rezoning or Subdividing Your Property |
| What is a Servitude? |
| The Impact of Your Property’s Value on Your Rates & Taxes Bill |
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| Investing in Property (Buy To Let) |
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Return on Property Investment Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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Paying Off Your Primary Residence Does Not Make You a 'Property Investor'
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What Does Listed Property Offer the Investor? |
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Buying Property as an Investment |
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Buying or Selling a Rented Home |
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Successfully Letting Your Property |
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Using a Managing or Letting Agent |
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Does the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Affect Your Property Investment? |
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Information on The Lease Agreement |
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A Blank Printable Lease Agreement (ON THE DISC) |
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Rental Income Tips |
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Rights and Obligations as Owner or Tenant |
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Deposits Held by Landlords/Owners |
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Government Regulations Regarding Letting Your Property |
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The Rental Housing Tribunal |
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The Tax Implications of Speculating and Developing |
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The Influence of Estate Duty & Capital Gains Tax
on Your Property Investment |
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| Financial Planning |
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The Influence of Estate Duty & Capital Gains Tax
on Your Property Investment |
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Understanding a Usufruct |
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Home Loan Protection and Life/Disability Assurance |
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Homeowner's Insurance |
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Motor & Household Insurance |
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Budgeting Calculator (ON THE DISC) |
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| Tax Related Issues |
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Buying the CC/Company Owning the Property |
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Transfer Duty vs. Value Added Tax (VAT) |
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Capital Gains Tax - Explained! |
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The Tax Implications of Speculating and Developing |
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Buying From- or Selling Property as- a Non-Resident - The Tax Implications |
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Keep Your Tax Affairs in Order to Speed Up the Process |
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The Impact of Your Property’s Value on Your Rates & Taxes Bill |
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The Influence of Estate Duty & Capital Gains Tax
on Your Property Investment |
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| Government Acts |
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The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) |
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The National Credit Act (NCA) |
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The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) |
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The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) |
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The Impact of Your Property’s Value on Your Rates & Taxes Bill |
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Government Regulations Regarding Letting Your Property |
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Web Links to Many Government Acts Relating to Property (ON THE DISC) |
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| Building or Renovating |
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Avoid Overcapitalising when Renovating Your Home |
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Building vs. Buying |
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Points to Consider Before You Start Building! |
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Building Options |
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Buying Off-Plan |
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The Stand |
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Professional Advice & Services |
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Does the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Affect Building Contracts? |
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Sale Agreements with Home Builders |
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The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) |
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The Building Loan |
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Building Costs |
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| Moving or Relocating |
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Arranging Your Move |
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Moving Tips and Checklist (ON THE DISC) |
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| Ways in which to 'Go Green' |
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What is 'Green Living' or 'Going Green'? |
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Recycling |
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Save Water |
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Toxic Chemicals Used at Home |
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Heating Appliances |
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Cooling Appliances |
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Eco-friendly Building Materials |
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| Property Courses & Seminars |
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| Glossary (ON THE DISC) |