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 […]
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 […]
January 18, 2021
The question most people ask, when it comes to the administration of an estate of a loved one, is when will the estate come to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 14, 2020
On Thursday 07 May 2020 the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs issued directions in terms of section 27(2)(f) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 […]
May 17, 2019
One of the grey areas in rental and sales agreements is the question whether certain fixtures to properties are regarded as part of the immovable property […]
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
Losing a partner or a spouse is traumatic enough but being unprepared for the practical financial realities of death can make it all the more devastating. […]
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, […]
September 20, 2018
As a constitutional right, everyone should have access to clean water. Even during a water crisis. In cases where there is a signed agreement between a […]
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 […]
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
What to know when your landlord has your deposit and has failed to pay it out You have viewed the new property and secured it by […]
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, […]