South African bonds on fire
The outlook for emerging-market local-currency bonds is less than rosy — except in South Africa, which has delivered world-beating returns
Real estate agents vs DIY in South Africa
Going into the property market alone can create serious problems for both buyers and sellers in South Africa, but there are some ways to...
New property scam on the rise in South Africa
Criminals are taking advantage of the housing crisis in Cape Town by scamming residents looking for affordable houses in the city, says...
WhatsApp hijackers take over your account while you sleep
Late last week, Twitter user Zuk (@ihackbanme) tweeted an issue about WhatsApp that has the potential to turn heads. He explains that...
A Key for post Covid-19 Success
Posted: 14 January 2021 In 2020 Forbes predicted that COVID-19 would turbocharge transformation of the legal industry, propelling law...
The real estate agent’s guide to weathering the Covid19 storm
On 30 January 2020, the current outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency of international concern and, for now, most...
Voetstoots Clause Revised
THE VOETSTOOTS CLAUSE BRIEFLY EXPLAINED… The “voetstoots” clause put plainly, means that the goods (whether movable or immovable) are...
Can you buy a house with Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first decentralised crypto-currency that exists solely in electronic form. One of the advantages of transacting with...
SA property companies ‘very slow to embrace technology’
Local property companies should use tough economic times to strengthen themselves for the future, says research and advisory group, Grant...
MANAGING YOUR BOND IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
There have been a plethora of reports telling South Africans that they are in for a rough ride this year. It's beginning to sound like a...