Property in South Africa

Obtaining the right Permit

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Obtain the right permit

When working in South Africa as a foreigner, you need a work permit in order to work legally. There are several kinds of permits which might apply.
- General Work Permit
- Quota Work Permit
- Exceptional Skills Work Permit
- Intra Company Transfer

Depending on what position you are in, one of these permits needs to be applied for. For further information and contact details about work permits in South Africa, visit our relocation expert website or contact us. You can also visit our partner BLOG about immigration to South Africa.

Property in South Africa

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Property in South Africa

South Africa's properties are sky rocketing at the moment. Many overseas investors are starting to get interested in the market as it has experiences a steady increase of property values in the private and commercial sector (both well over 20% increases over the past few years).

The increase in the value is foreseen to keep increasing for at least another 5 years. With many individuals and companies (both from South Africa and from abroad), investing into the private and commercial property market, the time to invest is NOW!

South Africa, being one of the most promising emerging markets in the world, has developed itself into the economic center of Africa. With a great infrastructure, an immense FDI and with the Football World Cup coming up in the year 2010, the economic growth is expected to continue.

For more information of how to buy a property in South Africa or more information on related services, contact us or visit our relocation expert website.

Choosing a Property

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Choosing a Property

When having moved to South Africa and having decided to buy a property, most people make the decision of contacting of of the large Estate Agents. As the Estate Agents in South Africa are representing the sellers though, we highly recommend contacting a Buyers Agent. Buyers Agents solely represent the wishes and needs of the buyer and will search a property in accordance to the buyers budget and wishes.

If a property has already be chosen, one might think the need for a buyers agent will not arise. There are many properties though, that have land-claims on them or where the contract made by the estate agent should be double checked by the buyers agent. Furthermore, they will try to get you a better deal on the property and give you the best advice about buying you new home.

For more information on estate agents and buyers agents and recommendations, contact us.

Moving to South Africa

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Moving to South Africa

When moving to South Africa, many more questions are of relevance, not just the choice of property one has to make. There are issues that have to be addressed and decisions have to be made, such as what visa has to be chosen or what shipping agent to use. For further information about relocating to South Africa, please contact us.