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With the current wave of distressed property auctions, you may find yourself looking for a bargain at an auction. Follow these guidelines for buying on auction…(more...)

The value of a tradeable and durable goods can be broken down into two factors: the intrinsic value and the speculative value. The intrinsic value is the value gained from the actual use of the good and it is little affected by market movements of demand and supply. It is the value of what the [...](more...)

How many people do we know who have been waiting for years and years before getting serious about their financial planning? I’m talking about the so-called ‘Big Ticket Items’, such as property, retirement, children etc. “I don’t have enough money to save” seems to be the most popular reply when asked about these items. So, [...](more...)

By Xavier De Buck A few months ago, I read an article about the aggressive (but legal) tax reduction strategies of Mr Ronald Lauder (Estée Lauder’s son). It made me realize how the tax code is used quite differently by the top 5% than for the remaining 95% of the population. Bottom line: these super-rich [...](more...)

By Kura Chihota “What do I do to get into property? whats my 1st step?” Step 1 – Mindset All you can achieve in the world has to start with you achieving it first in your mind. Know that from what ever your circumstances are…you can achieve more. Step 2 – Get a control on [...](more...)