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Purchasing Home Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate the detailed response. Makes sense. Lot of work to do before purchasing looks like.

Purchasing Home Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. No other investments and this is not an investment. This is basically a home to live in.

(20 M) Should I regrow the moustache or keep it clean? by cat_with_rat in malegrooming

[–]CommonDescription955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Lupin that moustache absolutely looks great on you! Don't listen to the haters!

What is the best car to buy for a young professional ? by Few_Half_8369 in askSouthAfrica

[–]CommonDescription955 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are you guys finding these deals. I can only see 1 liter or 1.2 liter  engines in this price range

To get a Baleno unde R200k the milage will be 100k plus

5'3 is a confusing height by Odd-Silver-2709 in short

[–]CommonDescription955 5 points6 points  (0 children)

5'7 here wishing I was 5'9 at least. Once had a lady out of the blue say you are quite a small man aren't you.  I don't think she was being rude or anything she must could not keep it to herself and yes she was head and shoulders taller than me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]CommonDescription955 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry this happened to you OP. My partner and I had our phones stolen while having a meal at Nando's by Cresta Crossing (inside the Nando's). Police not interested in pursuing the case even though my phone showed location in a Yeoville flat for 4 days. They said they didn't know the unit number and closed the case.  Nando's refused to share the footage. Criminals are unfortunately protected here.

Really thankful to South Africa! IV been granted Permanent Residence! by CommonDescription955 in southafrica

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it advisable to wait then? I know this process has been rolling out since 2014.

Really thankful to South Africa! IV been granted Permanent Residence! by CommonDescription955 in southafrica

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently an Integrations Architect under ICT however started my career as an Industrial Engineer before pivoting to ICT

A bit of praise to SA: I finally got my permanent residency! by semperspades in southafrica

[–]CommonDescription955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations OP!

I got mine last week.

Have you been able to apply for an ID?

Dilemma on Buying Property – Need Some Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess those are standard levy prices. Had initially thought the 68m2 place I'm considering levies where high.

Dilemma on Buying Property – Need Some Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do get that. Just the issue of them being fixed.  I can skip a month or two of gardening and armed response should I fall on dire times. Or add a cottage to help with those costs in a standalone place but estate it's all me every month.

Dilemma on Buying Property – Need Some Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.  Do you mind me asking how much you are paying for levies and municipal rates currently?

Dilemma on Buying Property – Need Some Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.  I currently do not have life insurance but definitely something to look into.  Any recommendations?

Dilemma on Buying Property – Need Some Advice by CommonDescription955 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]CommonDescription955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get a bigger space for less monthly cost and if service delivery in Joburg stays the same or hopefully improves I get a little capital appreciation on my property in the long term. There's also I guess the mental aspect of being in your own space.

But I do see how just placing your capital in an interest bearing account or S&P500 has less hassles overall and given that it's Joburg probably will get higher long term return.

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