Hello,

I’ve been researching and improving my knowledge in regards to investing for about three months reading many books however there is one thing that has consistently confused me. I understand that interest on a loan that is borrowed for income purposes is tax deductible but why does it never seem to me to be factored into the working…[Read more]

Hello,

When trying to work out calculations on the potential of a property (I currently have none but aim to change this!), I have been basing my interest payments based off of 4.5% as a broker advised that would be a good estimate for me to work off based off of current products. I just want to see whether in your opinion this is a good…[Read more]

Hi guys. Just a quick question if I could. If you move out of your home and move away for work I understand that your loan can remain owner occupied whilst renting the property out. This of course is dependent on ensuring that you are not away for a period of 6 years in total. If I was to do this and got tenants in the property can I then claim…[Read more]

Hello,

I am wondering wether this is true. I have heard that in SA stamp duty is calculated off of the purchase price and not the value. Is this correct as I am running figures on a favourable purchase. Thanks

Hello, firstly I appreciate any advice you could give me on this matter.

My gf wants to buy a house she is renting off of her parents. She wants to buy it as her principal place of residence. She is however being relocated because of her work and will not be in a position to buy it until after she has already moved. Will she be able to buy whilst…[Read more]

Hello,

My girlfriend has been offered the opportunity to buy her parents property for $405,000 which she is going to go ahead with. I have a couple of questions as I am unsure of the legalities. She is going to go to an accountant but she hoped that she may get some useful advice here also. We both could buy the property and have our names on the…[Read more]