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The purpose of this article is to inform you of the latest developments in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No. 85 of 1993, as applicable to the change of ownership of immovable property. An obligation to have an electric fence system certificate of compliance is imposed by Regulation 12 of the Electrical Machinery Regulations, on anyone using an electric fence system to

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Don't miss out ons this spacious family home situated in one of PE's sought after suburbs. It is a versatile home with guest house potential. It comprises (including the granny flat) of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathroom areas, 4 living areas and 4 undercover parking spaces. The granny flat can accommodate the extended family and/or be utilized as an home office. This is a home worth viewing.

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48 % Through referrals from friends and family.10 % Through the internet.9 % Through repeat customers.6 % Through show houses and For Sale boards.5 % Through walk / call in customers at the office.3 % Through company referrals.3 % Through personal contact.1 % Through the printed media.1 % Through direct mail.- Stats by Ed Hatch from Ed Hatch Seminars, Inc.

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On behalf of RE/MAX Algoa, I want to congratulate the Independent office on the hosting of a successful Christmas in June function held at the Seasons Restaurant. All proceeds were donated to the Reach for a Dream Foundation. Last but not the least, a big THANK YOU to Kaplan Blumberg Attorneys for the invitation. It really was a joyous evening! Seated from left to right is Mac Njamela (Ukhanyo

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Claim this top class designer home with high quality finishes today. It offers 3 bedrooms with built-in cupboards, a study, 2 full bathrooms (mes), 2 living areas, double garage on remote, kitchen and a braai area on a corner plot in a sought after security complex. We are waiting for your call.

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Capital Gains Tax is Government Tax that you pay on the profit you made from the sale of your assets. You are only liable to make payment of Capital Gains Tax on the disposal of your asset by means of selling, giving it away, destroying it or even losing it. Assets that are excluded from Capital Gains Tax are: If you sell your house (primary residence, ie the house which is personally occupied

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If the seller is a developer and a registered VAT vendor, then VAT is charged on (and included in) the purchase price of the property and transfer duty is NOT payable. If the seller is not registered for VAT, transfer duty is payable on the purchase price of the property and not VAT, but the transfer duty is NOT included in the purchase price. If the purchaser is registered for VAT, the VAT

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What is VAT ? It is Government Tax charged by a vendor (eg. developer) who is registered for VAT, on the supply of goods and services, which is payable to the Receiver of Revenue at the standard rate of 14%. There are two types of taxes in South Africa, namely direct and indirect taxes. Direct taxes consist of Personal Income Tax, Company Tax, and Capital Gains Tax. Indirect taxes consist of

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It is a legal written contract between a buyer (one party) who agrees to buy, and a seller (another party) who agrees to sell a said property with specified terms and conditions and signed by both parties. It is also known as an Offer to Purchase or Deed of Sale.

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Although the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act does offer a certain level of protection to buyers, knowing what danger signs to look for before you sign on the dotted line could end up saving you valuable time and money. Obvious things to keep an eye on are: Signs of water leaks and rising damp: Viewing a property while it is raining can often prove beneficial in this regards. Buyers

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No Transfer Fees - R10 000 deposit to secure. Centrally situated near schools and all amenities. Only 15 minutes walk to Greenacres Shopping Centre. Brand new - last 4 available units: 2 x 2 Bedroom units - 66sqm = R630 000.00 2 x 2 Bachelor units - 43sqm = R430 000.00 1 x Bachelor unit - 37sqm = R370 000.00 DSTV connection, alarm system in each unit, fully walled, access control, intercom

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An Individual;An authorised person acting on behalf of another;A person acting as a member or in the interest of an affected group or class; orA person acting in the public interest (amicus curiae / leave or tribunal or court association, acting in the interest of its members)- Kaplan Blumberg Attorneys

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The RE/MAX website (http://www.remax.co.za/) receives 170 000 visitors per month and 36% of the visitors came directly to the site.RE/MAX contributed R7 million towards The Reach for a Dream Foundation in 2010.RE/MAX conducted sales in the amount of R14 billion in 2010, a 40% increase from 2009.A home is sold by RE/MAX every 30 seconds.RE/MAX have a 15% real estate market share in South Africa.

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Most houses have at least one small room. While small and cozy works for some, others prefer larger, airier rooms to allow things to look more spacious. Designers get paid thousands of rands to help clients ‘transform’ rooms, but if you are looking to do-it-yourself, the following tips can help you easily create more room within a small space. Use similar colours and textures – Using colours on

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These are documents to substantiate your identity such as an ID document, proof of address, marriage certificate etc. It is required according to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) that aimed to eliminate money laundering activities in South Africa.

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These are fees charged by the Deeds Office for registering the transfer of immovable property from one owner to another, as well as to record the existence of bonds over such property. The fees to attend to such registration are payable by the purchaser.

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The Deeds office is a government department responsible for the registration and transfer of immovable property.

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As from 1 October this year it has become law for sellers to supply a potential buyer with a gas compliance certificate should there be gas appliances on the premises. This is over and above the current electricity compliance certificate etc. According to some experts a plumbing certificate will soon follows as well as a home inspection certificate. A home inspection is quite a common practice

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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. May the spirit of Christmas bring u peace, The gladness of Christmas give u hope, AND The warmth of Christmas grant u love Wish u lots of love, joy and happiness. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011!

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The Transferring attorney handles the transfer of ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer and is normally nominated by the Seller.

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The very first thing to do for any home owner who wants to sell is to give notice to the bank (where the bond is held) that you are going to sell your property. The bank needs a 90 day notice period for bond cancellation. If not you will be charged interest for early settlement. The interest amount can be the same as your monthly bond repayment amount. The Seller has to provide building plans of

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This is the tax payable to the Receiver of Revenue (Government) on the registration of transfer of immovable property. The amount of the transfer duty is determined according to the value of the property and the entity which buys the property such as an individual, a company, a trust or a closed corporation. If the purchase price includes VAT that is, when the seller (eg. developer) is a VAT

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Transfer costs consist of transfer duty or VAT, conveyancing fees and deeds office registration fees. A buyer may be able to obtain a bond that covers these costs in addition to the purchase price. A separate agreement has to be signed for the transfer costs, which have to be repaid within a much shorter period than the loan itself.

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South Africa’s financial institutions have taken the brunt of the blame for not approving more mortgage finance, which many believe would go a long way to further stimulating trade within the property market. However, with South Africa’s debt-to-income ratios still at a very high level, affordability remains a primary consideration that is weighed up before finance is granted. “The banks' first

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