12
May

Where and how does property transfers start?

by Christian in Real Estate Advice

Title Deeds

  First step for the buyer is the Offer to Purchase to be accepted and thereafter the Deed of Sale to be signed by the seller. If you are applying for a bond the following will be required from you: Your proof of address, Your ID and your income tax number. These documents are for FICA requirements. Proof of earnings ...

5
May

What exactly does the conveyance of a property in South Africa entail?

by Christian in Real Estate Advice

Title Deeds

  Various laws and regulations need to be adhered to before documents may be sent to the Office of the Registrar of Deeds for registration, like: Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), the Transfer Duty Act, the Value Added Tax Act, the Municipal Property Rates Act as well as the regulations regarding Home Owners Associations and Body Corporates. ...

3
May

Affordable river properties for sale in May

River properties recently reduced

Parys house for sale - R850 000 Guest house in the pretty little town of Parys, with an income of up to R15k per month! Set in a lush garden with fruit trees and a wrap around stoep, this little house has been the abode of many a weary traveler on a fishing or kayak expedition, ...

1
May

Why does it take so long for a property to register in South Africa?

by Christian in Real Estate Advice

Title Deeds

Apparently there are countries where it is as easy to buy a property as it is to buy shoes - you see it, you sign and pay for it, information goes to a central data system and you own it almost the same day! But then apparently there are also countries (e.g. USA ) where home ...

6
Apr

Who Killed Our Dinosaurs In Parys and Surrounding Areas?

by Christian in General info

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Well, if our scientists are to be believed, the answer is probably a big stone from heaven! In fact, this stone can probably also be blamed for a good many other things as well; like it might also have been the cause for the rich diamond and gold ore that can be found in the ...

30
Mar

Special river properties for buyers; from R1mil to R4mil

by Christian in Featured properties

Staff favorites

  Around R1 mil Vaal River cluster for sale - R1,150,000 Recently listed perfect lock-up-and-go more...   Vaal River house for sale - R1,200,000 Newly painted, inside and out, with a beautiful small, easy maintainable garden with a huge carport for boats and water toys more...     Between R2 and R3 mil Vaal River vacant residential land for sale - R2,200,000 Bargain of the month!! ...

24
Mar

Transfer duty exemption and Capital Gains Tax on your primary home

by Christian in Real Estate Advice

Capital Gains Tax

Many private residences were previously registered in the name of CC's or Companies; the reasoning behind this was that should the owner sell the property, he could sell his share to the buyer and the property could remain the property of the Closed Corporation or Company. No transfer duty was payable in such an instance. This ...

2
Mar

17th annual Rotary River Festival

by Christian in Events

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The 17th annual Rotary River Festival is taking place this coming Saturday at Stonehaven on Vaal. This is a day long event with activities right through the day, from Lego Robotics for the kids, to a raft race for dad and live shows in the late afternoon and night for the whole family. This year also sees the very ...

22
Feb

Recently reduced properties

by Christian in Investment opportunities

River properties recently reduced

#7353 Parys vacant residential land for sale - R390 000 Three stands in established River Golf Estate, each offered at a discounted price! Sizes range from 700 - 800 sq m. Sold far under municipal value. Beautiful views. Now is the time to buy! Get more info about this property #7189 Vaal River house for sale - ...

18
Jan

5 River properties recently reduced in price

by Christian in Investment opportunities

River properties recently reduced

Vaal River cluster for sale - R3 600 000 A wonderful weekend get-away! Price reduced. Furniture and boat are included in this sale, just bring your clothes! This unit consists of picturesque views of the river, launching facilities, security, a boat house, a boat locker and a loft room that sleeps 6! Staff quarters as well. ...

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