A road trip to financial freedom
| Financial freedom | Retirement | ETFs |
|---|---|---|
| TFSA | Offshore | Property |
| Markets | Investment terms | Fees |
Topic: Property
Selling all three my previous properties privately has saved me nearly R200 000 in estate agent commission over the years. Yes, selling privately is not for everyone, but the percentage of private sales in this country is much lower than the percentage of people who have the power to go this route. What are the hoops you have to jump through and who are your magic helpers on the way to a private sale?
For all lockdown's craziness, it did speed up the manifestation of two of my longtime dreams: working from home indefinitely and moving to the platteland. The past four years have been a busy time for me on the property front, involving buying twice and selling twice - all done privately. It was fun and along the way I also picked up some tips for first-time property buyers.