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Investec eyes offshore property bargains

Sep 02 2010 11:29

Investec Property Investments is planning to launch a new fund focussing on international real estate firms , says its head of research.

Property

Home prices hit by US troubles

Sep 01 2010 12:09

The short-lived boom in house prices has come to a halt as the US seems to be nudging closer to a double-dip recession, says FNB.

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Packing up your troubles

Aug 31 2010 10:38

By taking time to make the right decisions about moving house well in advance, you can keep chaos and unforeseen costs in check.

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Dilemma for tax defaulters

Aug 30 2010 13:34

Errant taxpayers who want to make use of the voluntary disclosure programme will fall between two stools in this year's filing campaign.

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Taxpayers beware of penalties

Aug 30 2010 13:17

Taxpayers must check their provisional status to avoid penalties, says the SA Institute for Professional Accountants.

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The health gap

Aug 29 2010 15:50

In addition to pension savings, a newly retired couple will need R1m to fund medical care.

Property

Office glut hits rentals

Aug 29 2010 11:00

More than a million square metres of office space are standing empty in SA, putting pressure on rentals.

Money Clinic

Help! An accident ruined my debt review

Aug 27 2010 12:37

A Fin24.com user has been under debt review for a year, but can't afford her repayments after being involved in a car accident. A debt management expert advises.

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Double cabs tax effective from 2011

Aug 26 2010 16:43

Emissions tax on double cab vehicles will only be applied from March 1, 2011, treasury says.

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Home prices hit by US troubles

The short-lived boom in house prices has come to a halt as the US seems to be nudging closer to a...
Packing up your troubles

By taking time to make the right decisions about moving house well in advance, you can keep chaos...
Dilemma for tax defaulters

Errant taxpayers who want to make use of the voluntary disclosure programme will fall between two...
Taxpayers beware of penalties

Taxpayers must check their provisional status to avoid penalties, says the SA Institute for Profe...
The health gap

In addition to pension savings, a newly retired couple will need R1m to fund medical care.
Office glut hits rentals

More than a million square metres of office space are standing empty in SA, putting pressure on r...
Help! An accident ruined my debt review

A Fin24.com user has been under debt review for a year, but can't afford her repayments after bei...
Gold demand surges, ETFs rate high

Gold-backed exchange-traded funds helped power gold demand to rise by more than a third in the se...
Delays in consumer protection

The Consumer Protection Act is due for enforcement in October, but there’s no commissioner, no co...
Crime and safety not a property disas...

Crime and safety concerns now appear to be playing a less pivotal role in property buying decisio...
Ominous issues loom over firms

Land ownership, nationalisation and press regulation could have a negative effect on business in ...
Pension billions still in limbo

Big firms are using political connections to keep their hands on pension fund surpluses, says the...

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Sars to set up mall service points

Aug 26 2010 16:32

The SA Revenue Service says it will establish service points at selected shopping centres to help taxpayers file their tax returns in good time.

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Debt review training for magistrates

Aug 26 2010 16:24

Magistrates will be trained in debt counselling as part of efforts to clear up bottlenecks in the debt review system, says the National Credit Regulator.

Money Clinic

Help! I spend my salary in a week

Aug 26 2010 13:00

A stressed Fin24.com user is under debt review, but his budget remains at breaking point. The head of a debt counselling agency advises.

Investing

Gold demand surges, ETFs rate high

Aug 25 2010 08:05

Gold-backed exchange-traded funds helped power gold demand to rise by more than a third in the second quarter, says the World Gold Council.

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Make money from art

Sep 02 2010 12:48

Art's nicer to look at than stock and bond certificates, but can it make you money? Fin24.com spoke to the experts about this alternative investment class. Time: 3:00

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Think it's easier to start a business in the US as opposed to SA? In our entrepreneurship section, Fin24.com speaks to the experts whether the grass is always greener. Time: 12:10 Listen Here...

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The Unzipped team talks about Kalahari.net's new marketplace and a virtual visit of the Cape winelands on Google's street view. Time: 13:20.

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An unlikely pairing

Sep 02 2010 00:00

There is a fable that tells of an argument between an elephant and a mouse about who is stronger. The mechanics of the tale are not important here; suffice to say they agree to disagree on their relative merits and in a conciliatory gesture the rodent accompanies his new friend on a walk. As they cross a rickety bridge that heaves under the pachyderm’s weight, the mouse – oblivious to its relative insignificance – whoops with delight: “Look how the bridge shakes as we cross it!”
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