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Will solar power increase the value of your home?


26 May 2023
The upfront investment is high, which you'll want to recover when you sell

How to obtain a home loan: Things to consider before you apply


06 Apr 2023
With most of the major interest rate hikes now out of the way, 2023 is set to provide a more stable environment for financially savvy, would-be home-buyers to e

Semigrating: It's not all about Cape Town!


06 Apr 2023
Five compelling reasons to invest on the KZN Mid-South Coast. The appeal of South Africa's Western Cape coastline-and. in more recent years, that of the KZN Nor

Reduce the pain of downscaling: Investing in a holiday home as a retiree


06 Apr 2023
The decision to move out of a large residence in favour of a smaller or less expensive property, also known as down-scaling, is often viewed as a last resort in

PAYE and non-residents


09 Mar 2023
Employment income is generally taxed where the services are physically exercised. The place of contract conclusion, where the employer is based and where the re

Short-term cover: Loss of income cover with a difference


09 Mar 2023
Why retrenchment cover is a non-negotiable need for those currently employed. Being retrenched is one of the most traumatic transitions a person can go through

Investment insights: Maximising interest returns


09 Mar 2023
Navigating the trade-off between liquidity and return. Investors with a more short-term or undefined investment horizon often leave their money in a bank depos

Follow due process, yes but be reasonable!


09 Feb 2023
In taxpayer M v CSARS (Case Number VAT1826) heard by the Gauteng Tax court, Windell, J handed down an important decision regarding the validity of a default not

Rate hikes: Are buyers over-reacting?


09 Feb 2023
Historically, interest rate hikes have had a dampening effect on the South African residential property market, with homeowners reassessing their affordability

Six projected home loan trends for 2023


09 Feb 2023
Looking ahead to what is likely to drive home loans this year. Despite challenges of external factors such as ongoing interest rate hikes and rising costs of l
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