March 6, 2023
SEQUESTRATION OF DEBTORS Sequestration can be executed voluntarily or you may be compelled to be sequestrated when your liabilities exceed your assets. The procedure and requirements […]
February 2, 2023
I have a 12-month contract in place for a residential property. The conditions of the house have deteriorated to such an extent that I feel it […]
January 10, 2023
Are you and your partner living together? If your answer is yes, you might not be aware of the various options available to protect your assets […]
December 5, 2022
Is a landlord obliged to upgrade the leased property to ensure that the tenant can live comfortably and conveniently through loadshedding? Landlords have many obligations in […]
May 12, 2022
Nothing can disrupt a person’s life as much as a dispute between neighbours and even more so when there are building works and renovations involved. Disputes […]
April 1, 2022
If you own a pet and live in a complex subject to the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act, this article may be just for you. What […]
December 1, 2021
Obtaining a bond as a self-employed individual can appear daunting, however, with adequate preparation and support from professionals, your dream to become a home owner is […]
December 1, 2021
Property ownership is no small feat. It is one of the most reliable forms of investment and one of the biggest items that most people have […]
September 1, 2021
Most homeowners selling their properties have a registered bond that needs to be cancelled with the financial institution that originally financed their purchase. What most homeowners […]
May 4, 2021
Buying a property, especially if it is your first home, is often an emotional and stressful experience. We have identified the top tips in making the […]
April 20, 2021
As attorneys we normally only get involved at the end stage of the home selling process, but this also means that we encounter all the pitfalls […]
October 15, 2020
During Season 4 of Modern Family, viewers sat in stitches watching as Cam and Claire tried their luck in house flipping, where a property is bought with the sole purpose of improving it […]
October 15, 2020
The Lockdown has resulted in various rental disputes between landlords and tenants. These disputes include tenants not paying rent as a result of inadequate or no […]
September 10, 2020
In South Africa it is a real risk that your house will be repossessed by financial institutions and sold on auction if you continuously default on […]
August 7, 2020
It is always exciting for prospective buyers to start house hunting and find that perfect property or dream home. However, signing to purchase a property is […]
July 15, 2020
– by Natasha Davidtz The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform issued Regulations bringing about an amendment to Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, […]
April 24, 2020
At the end of the national lockdown, many South Africans will have gotten to know their properties better than the architects who designed them. For some, […]
August 12, 2019
The Property Practitioners Act (PPA) is new legislation that will replace the current act regulating estate agents. When does it come into effect? The legislator has […]
June 13, 2019
Choosing to live in a secured residential estate in South Africa is becoming ever more popular with South Africans. Entering your estate whilst security guards watch […]
June 13, 2019
Non-Refundable or Forfeiture Clause Sellers are sometimes sold on the idea of including a non-refundable deposit clause in the Contract of Sale. More often than not, […]
May 17, 2019
What one’s neighbour builds on their property, is not something the owner of the neighbouring property has a lot of control over. Unfortunately, it can have […]
May 17, 2019
During 2018, the African National Congress (ANC) announced its intention to drastically speed up the land reform process in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced […]
March 12, 2019
There is no doubt that 2018 was a very challenging year for both the economy and the property market. As 2019 is in full swing, you […]
January 31, 2019
Previously the process of replacing a lost title deed was fairly straight forward, but with the amendments to the Deeds Registries Act Regulations 68(1) and 68(11) […]
November 27, 2018
DOES AN ESTATE AGENT HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE A MURDER OR SUICIDE WHEN SELLING OR LEASING A PROPERTY?
In terms of the Estate Agency Affairs Board’s Code of Conduct, an estate agent is compelled to disclose all facts which are, or should reasonably be, […]
October 22, 2018
It is standard practice today for landlords to rent out properties on fixed term contracts (most common being 1 year contracts) and to use either attorneys […]
October 22, 2018
If you consider leasing out your property, it is important not to overlook any requirement and expectations you may have of the incoming tenant. A basic […]
September 20, 2018
The municipality is the place where most, if not all, services are monitored for their availability to a property, and it is the very place that […]
June 29, 2018
The article gives a brief overview of what a notarial bond is, the requirements that need to be complied with to register a notarial bond and […]
June 29, 2018
What happens when your property has been purposefully damaged, especially during an altercation? Uber car torching During the road closures by meter taxis in Johannesburg on […]
May 2, 2018
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing […]
May 2, 2018
Problems around the ownership of pets are common amongst owners of sectional title properties, but while laws may be imposed by the trustees of the homeowners’ […]
April 4, 2018
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property, these include: Instruction. A conveyancer […]
April 4, 2018
If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are […]
April 4, 2018
If someone gets something of theirs stolen, they might be tempted to go take it back, by force if necessary. However, that would be considered illegal […]
March 20, 2018
The increase was announced in the Minister of Finance’s Budget Speech on 21 February 2018. The standard rate of VAT will change from 14% to 15% […]
February 8, 2018
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it’s important for you to understand how the laws work in your city. According to Brett Herron, the mayoral […]
January 30, 2018
The provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) granted a permit in terms of Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 for the demolition […]
December 7, 2017
When it comes to sectional title schemes, there is still widespread misunderstanding of even the basics, starting with the body corporate and how it is established, […]