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By Bennie van Dyk – Senior Operations Manager: Community Schemes Management For most people, sectional title schemes are the entry point of owning your own home. Most first-time buyers are not always aware of all the obligations associated with owning a section in a sectional title scheme. This article will provide you with the most […]

By Sheldene du Plessis – Senior Accountant: Ascendant Financial Services  Renting out residential accommodation in South Africa can be a lucrative venture, but it comes with tax obligations that property owners need to understand. In this guide, we will explore how rental income is taxed, the permissible expenses that can be deducted, and provide a

By Bennie van Dyk – Senior Operations Manager: Community Schemes Management Living in a sectional title scheme can be frustrating if one does not understand the different roles and responsibilities of the members making up the scheme. A sectional title scheme consists of a legal entity called the body corporate. The body corporate comprises the

By Bennie van Dyk – Senior Operations Manager: Community Schemes Management When living in a sectional title scheme, the monthly contributions to funding the scheme’s operations, are one of the first things prospect buyers look at.  Your monthly levies play a big part in the decision to determine affordability on the part of the buyer

By Ruan Minnaar Principal: MidCity Realty Your home is likely your biggest asset, and therefor it’s in your best interest to know its current market-related value in order to determine your financial status and guide important decisions. As an existing MidCity client and valued partner, we would love to assist you in the following ways

By Bennie van Dyk – Senior Operations Manager: Community Schemes Management Over the years, there have been many instances where owners of sectional title units have taken steps to extend their sections in various ways. These extensions have included adding an extra room, converting a garage into a living space, or enclosing a patio, among

The last noteworthy milestone celebrated by MidCity was our 35th birthday back in 2018. The first article in this series, released on 1 July, covered the first 35 years of MidCity’s rich history, outlining the company’s journey from small beginnings to exciting heights. We believe that these ground-breaking years served as an inspiration and solid

The Eighties As we celebrate MidCity’s 40th anniversary this year, we want to take our readers on a journey back to where it all began. Although MidCity is a forward-thinking company, we do realise the importance of looking back and using the lessons of the past, to direct our vision for the future. Journey with

By Ruan Minnaar – MidCity Realty Principal Selling your property can be a daunting process to navigate, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. If you partner with professionals and consider these useful tips, you won’t have to be caught off-guard by surprises. Partnering With a Property Practitioner Appoint a professional estate agent on

By Pieter van Heerden – Director: Ascendant Financial Services With a skyrocketing cost of living and an ongoing energy crisis, most South Africans are desperately looking for new and innovative ways to save money. Luckily for you, the bright minds here at Ascendant Financial Services have come up with a few excellent new ideas to