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What are different asset classes

What are different asset classes?

by Brendan24 May 20207 June 20204 Comments

It's easy to get lost in all the "investment jargon". Big words and concepts that experts and know-it-alls throw around. Well now it's your turn to join the club and learn the lingo. Keep reading to find out more about…

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Investing asset classes, cash, property, shares
When to refinance a property

When to refinance a property?

by Brendan17 November 20197 September 2021Leave a comment

An all important disclaimer... Don't make big decisions based on one or two posts that you read. When considering to refinance a property, be sure to consult with someone who understands property investments, taxation and your specific goals and plan.…

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Investing loan, property, refinance
Costs involved in buying a house

Costs involved in buying a house

by Brendan27 October 20197 September 2021Leave a comment

Buying a house is exciting but wow, do you know the costs involved in buying a house? These can add up quickly! Transfer costs, attorneys, initiation costs, and municipal rates. Based on the purchase price you should cater for approximately…

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Investing fees, invest, property
Selling your house at a loss

Are you selling your house at a loss?

by Brendan17 August 201929 April 20214 Comments

You may hear stories from friends about how great the property market is and that you simply cannot loose. But are you selling your house at a loss?

Investing calculate, CGT, house, loss, property
8 Reasons why investors should hire property services in South Africa

8 Reasons Property Owners Should Hire Property Services in South Africa

by Brendan10 July 201920 April 2021Leave a comment

This is a sponsored post Those of us fortunate enough to own property often accumulate enough wealth to buy up even more property. Renting out a property is a fantastic way to create a passive income. This income can only…

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Smart Choices invest, property, sponsored
Why buy property in a trust

Why buy property in a Trust?

by Brendan16 August 20183 July 20211 Comment

Why buy property in trust? This is a very important question as one often hears about people buying properties in a trust and that it's the "best way to invest". It may be, but it may also not be. It…

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Financial Freedom estate planning, knowledge, property, trust
What is a trust

What is a Trust?

by Brendan9 August 201815 January 2021Leave a comment

Have you heard of "Trust Fund Kids" or people saying you should buy a property in a trust? It sounds marvelous but what exactly is a trust and why would you want one? (And if you're interesting in buying a…

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Financial Freedom estate planning, property, trust
Should I pay my home loan or invest?

Pay home loan or invest?

by Brendan9 April 201826 October 202122 Comments

I was wondering today whether my strategy of paying off my home loan early instead of investing is indeed the best. You know, pay home loan or invest? There are so many things to consider and I sometimes relook at…

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Investing, Pay off debt, Smart Choices bond, calculate, excel, Goals, home loan, my story, property, save, travel
Find financial freedom

Financial freedom by paying off your home loan

by Brendan5 February 201813 July 20211 Comment

Owning a place that you can call home is really awesome, but having to pay for it over 20 - 30 years is absolutely dreadful! It's like having a noose around your neck; just one mishap and bangĀ - the bank…

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Financial Freedom, Pay off debt bond, Goals, home loan, invest, property
Buy to rent property

Myths about buy to rent property

by Brendan6 December 20175 October 20203 Comments

I often hear people talk about investing in a buy to rent property. It's the "you just can't go wrong" investment. In fact, people are so quick to jump into this type of investment without fully understanding the consequences. I'm…

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Investing calculate, income, property, rental

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