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06/09/2026

“When you are happy, you can forgive a great deal.” – Princess Diana

There is something powerful about being at peace within yourself. Perhaps true happiness is not about having a perfect life, but about having a heart that is strong enough to forgive, gentle enough to understand, and wise enough to let go.

Princess Diana was admired for her compassion, kindness and ability to see the humanity in others.

Sometimes, happiness changes the way we see everything – even the things we once couldn’t forgive.🤍

01/09/2026

Hello September🌼

A new season brings new beginnings, fresh energy and a little spring in your step.😃

As the days get longer and everything starts blooming, we’re embracing the beauty of spring and all the possibilities it brings.

Whether it’s a new home, a new adventure or simply a fresh perspective, whatever your next chapter looks like, let’s make it a beautiful one!

🌐 www.cch.co.za | 021 851 1951
Cape Coastal Homes / City Country Homes
Matching People & Property

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬South Africa continues to attract int...
31/08/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

South Africa continues to attract international buyers looking for holiday homes, retirement properties and investment opportunities. But while foreigners and non-residents can generally own property in South Africa, there are important legal, tax, F**A and exchange control requirements to understand before you buy.✍

From moving funds into South Africa and keeping the correct documentation, to transfer duty, SARS requirements and what happens when you eventually sell – understanding the process upfront can help prevent costly delays and complications later.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝? Our latest guide breaks down the key points you need to know.

▶️Read the full article here: https://www.cch.co.za/news/buying-property-in-south-africa-a-simple-guide-for-foreign-and-non-resident-buyers/

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Source - Annetjie van Rooyen / STBB Attorneys

30/08/2026

“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” – Socrates

Sometimes, we spend so much time waiting for the next opportunity or chapter that we forget to appreciate the life we are already living. If happiness always depends on having more, there will always be something else to chase.

True contentment doesn’t mean giving up on your dreams. It means being grateful for where you are while working towards where you want to be.

Today, take a moment to appreciate what you already have – the people, the home, the memories, the small victories and the blessings money can’t buy.🙂

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞”Our latest article breaks down exactly what buyers should investiga...
28/08/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞”

Our latest article breaks down exactly what buyers should investigate before committing to a farm purchase and which specialists you should have on your side.

Buying a farm is far more than buying land and buildings. You could be buying water rights, livestock, crops, infrastructure, existing contracts, environmental obligations, farmworkers’ rights and potentially an entire farming business.

A proper 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 can uncover hidden risks before they become your expensive problem – from water rights and zoning to building plans, environmental compliance, production records, title restrictions, land claims and much more.

Read the full article here: https://www.cch.co.za/news/buying-a-farm-what-to-include-in-the-due-diligence/

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲? Our experienced property professionals can help you navigate the process from the first viewing through to the final transfer.

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CCH - Cape Coastal Homes / City Country Homes
Matching People & Property



Author – Benhard Wiese

Property Market Terminology | A Quick Guide To VAT Zero-RatingWhen two VAT-registered companies buy and sell a property ...
26/08/2026

Property Market Terminology | A Quick Guide To VAT Zero-Rating

When two VAT-registered companies buy and sell a property in South Africa, the transaction can be 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐀𝐓 (𝟎%) under Section 11(1)(e) of the Value-Added Tax Act – but only if the property is sold as part of an 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧, such as commercial leasing or an active hotel business, with all necessary assets transferred.

🔴CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ZERO-RATING

• Both the buyer and seller must be registered as VAT vendors at the date of registration of transfer.
• The property must form an income-earning enterprise (e.g., an office block with active tenants) rather than a vacant or non-functional structure.
• The agreement must be in writing.
• The contract must explicitly state that the property is sold as a going concern and that the VAT rate is 0% (zero-rated).
• The earning activity must continue uninterrupted by the buyer.

⚠️IMPORTANT RULES AND RISKS

No Overlap: Property transactions are subject to either standard/zero-rated VAT or transfer duty, but never both at the same time.

Failed Qualification: If SARS later rules that the transaction did not qualify as a going concern (e.g., the building was vacant and had no active leases), the seller is liable for standard-rate VAT (15%) plus potential interest and penalties.

Contractual Protection: Sale agreements should always include a fallback clause stating that if SARS disallows the zero-rating, the buyer must pay the standard 15% VAT amount to the seller.

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Success isn't measured by chance. It's measured by results.💎Achieving 100% of the asking price for this exceptional fami...
25/08/2026

Success isn't measured by chance. It's measured by results.💎

Achieving 100% of the asking price for this exceptional family home in Linden reflects what happens when strategic marketing, precise pricing, and skilled negotiation come together.👏 Massive congratulations to Elke Nelson on another outstanding result and a seamless transaction!🍾🥂

When property owners trust Elke to guide their sale, they secure an agent dedicated to delivering maximum value every single time.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Thinking of selling or letting your property in Linden or surrounding areas? Discover why owners continue to trust Elke with their most valuable assets.

Contact Elke Nelson - City Country Homes today:
📞082 385 1340 | [email protected]
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲What happens when a prop...
24/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲

What happens when a property is left to an heir in a will, but the surviving spouse cannot afford to support themselves?

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment highlights an important aspect of South African estate and property law: a surviving spouse may have a statutory claim for maintenance against a deceased estate, and in certain circumstances, that claim can significantly affect or even exhaust the assets available to heirs.

▶️For property owners, heirs and families dealing with deceased estates, this is an important read.

Read the full article: https://www.cch.co.za/news/when-a-surviving-spouses-maintenance-needs-take-priority-over-an-heirs-inheritance-of-property/



Source: Herold Gie Attorneys

23/08/2026

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

Success is rarely about how quickly we can get somewhere, it’s about who we choose to walk the journey with us.

We can achieve a lot on our own, but when we work together, support one another, celebrate each other’s successes and help carry the load when things get challenging, we create something far more meaningful.

So, whether it’s in business or in everyday life, remember: you may get there faster alone, but together, you can go so much further.💫

16/08/2026

“However long the night, dawn will break.” – African Proverb

There may be days when progress feels slow, the road feels uncertain, or the finish line seems far away. But every new sunrise is a reminder that there is always hope, always another opportunity, and always a reason to keep moving forward.

Keep going. Keep believing. Keep showing up. Your dawn is coming.🙂💪

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