Property News - December 2021

Welcome to our Property Investment Newsletter, the aim of which is to keep you up to date and informed as to the most recent property trends and news.

As the year draws to a close we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, business associates, landlords, property fund managers and valued newsletter subscribers a happy festive season and all the best going into the new year.

Please feel free to contact us with regards to all your Residential, Commercial and Industrial sales, lettings, auction and property management requirements. We look forward to being of service to you!

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Articles

SA Employers - Walking the “Compulsory Covid-19 Jab” Tightrope

“Employers should find a reasonable resolution that accommodates all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional grounds” (Ministry of Employment and Labour)

South Africa - What SARS Says About Crypto Assets and Tax

If you are thinking of buying – or have bought - any “crypto asset” such as a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana (or any of the many other crypto currencies springing up all over the place), be aware of the tax implications.

Knight Frank - Luxury Investment Index Q2 2021

Wine knocks recent winners Hermés handbags and whisky from top of the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index with prices up 13%

Sectional Title - What are your rights to access body corporate records?

It is important for trustees and managing agents to understand that the body corporate has a legal obligation to keep detailed and updated records and that it has no grounds to refuse a request from a member to access these records.

International Property - Knight Frank Global Buyer Survey 2021

The appetite for purchasing property continues globally with one in four people looking to move home in the next 12 months.