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Trusts and tax on property purchases
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:56
A reader who plans to purchase a property has asked the Property Poser panel to comment on whether it should be bought in the name of a legal entity, such as a trust, or in his personal capacity.
Unusual use of exclusive use areas
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:54
A reader has approached the Property Poser experts with concerns about the unusual use of an exclusive use area in her sectional title complex.
Body corporate leases common property
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:53
A reader who lives in a sectional title complex has asked the Property Poser panel about the administration of the common property in such a complex.
Trustees liable for maladministration of scheme
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:45
Another reader dissatisfied with the administration of his sectional title scheme has asked the Property Poser experts for guidance.
Rental agent underperforms in role
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:41
This week the Property Poser expert examines a difficult relationship between a landlord and his underperforming rental agent.
Providing a property for student children
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 13:07
A reader looking to invest in a property as student accommodation for his three children has asked the Property Poser panel for some expert advice.
Tips for a trouble-free tenancy
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 September 2014 12:27
This week, the Property Poser expert continues with a few more considerations that could mean the difference between a successful, trouble-free tenancy and a tricky situation where the landlord and tenant are at loggerheads with one another.
Peacock fans out his cycling feathers
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 11:27
Written for Legends of the Pedal
When 14-year-old Rowan Ernest Arthur Peacock walked through the doors of Nimmo's Cycles in Bellville back in 1954, he had no idea that his life was about to change.
How to call a special general meeting
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 10:17
Written for Property Poser
Yet another disgruntled sectional title unit owner has contacted the Property Poser experts about the mismanagement of his complex.
Probenecid the truth serum
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- Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 14:22
Written for In the Bunch
One night, now about a quarter of a century ago, my blood iced over when Phil Liggett announced that Pedro Delgado had tested positive for what he called "Promedicine".