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Ryan Smuts: 4 things to watch out for when working with 2nd-tier lenders
Second-tier/non-bank lending is not for the faint-hearted. Rules differ widely from traditional property financing. Still, with the banks taking a tough stance on property lending these days, it pays to open up your mind to second-tier lenders to get yourself moving forward. I have been asked to share some not-so-obvious tips with first-time borrowers in the second-tier market: Compari... read more09-Jul-2020
Kelvin Davidson: What lies ahead for property in the rest of 2020?
It’s obviously been an unprecedented year for the economy and property market so far in 2020, but it’s at least been reassuring that the number of appraisals generated by real estate agents, for-sale and for-rent listings, valuations ordered by banks, mortgage lending flows, and agreed sales activity have all rebounded since we left alert level four lockdown in late April. What’s ... read more02-Jul-2020
218-1 reasons for termination
This week's question comes from Kam re termination under 218-1 (paraphrased): If the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law, would landlords be able to terminate a tenancy in order to renovate the property or to put the property on the market? Conditional yes in both instances. In the case of property renovation, a 90-day notice can be issued per (s32(2)(f) if the work i... read moreRecent Posts
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- Cause and consequence are two different things
- Brightline application for 'private transfer' of inherited properties
- Rent increase after substantial work: not a case of $1-in-$1-out
- Kelvin Davidson: It’s been an unprecedented year – the swings and roundabouts of 2020
- Ryan Smuts: Can you still get a mortgage after filing for bankruptcy?
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