Investing
One key advantage of purchasing a living annuity with your retirement capital is that it is not subject to Regulation 28, allowing for more aggressive investment strategies, including 100% offshore exposure via Rand-denominated feeder funds. Direct offshore investing is not
If you hold both discretionary and compulsory investments, structuring your withdrawals tax-efficiently is key to preserving your wealth. You must also manage drawdowns from your living annuity carefully to prevent premature depletion of your capital or future cashflow constraints.
If leaving a financial legacy for your loved ones is important to you, you may favour the idea of a living annuity as opposed to a life annuity.
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Purchasing a sectional title unit also grants you full ownership, with the property registered in your name through the Deeds Office. Like freehold properties, you’ll be responsible for bond costs, transfer duties, and conveyancing fees.
If you are declared insolvent, Section 37B of the Pension Funds Act provides that the funds in your retirement annuity are protected from your creditors, although this does not mean that your RA funds enjoy complete protection from creditors.
Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that the Consumer Protection Act affords you blanket protection when it comes to buying property. In reality, this piece of legislation only comes into play if the seller regularly sells property or markets
When calculating your taxable income, it is essential to consider various income sources, including rental income, dividends from real estate investment trusts (REITs), and investment income.
The necessity of having an offshore Will depends on several factors, including the type of asset, the jurisdiction in which it is located, and its overall value. Generally, if you own immovable property in a foreign jurisdiction, it is advisable
When purchasing a life annuity, the insurer assumes full responsibility for paying the annuitant’s income. The annuitant has no control or visibility over how the capital is invested or what returns the insurer earns.
