Property Sales and Agents: Unpacking the 'Effective Cause' Debate In property transactions, one core rule stands firm: an agent earns commission only if they are the effective cause of the…
Transfer Embargoes: How much say does a Municipality have? Lodgement of Spluma Certificates, no longer a registration requirement in the jurisdictional areas of Govan Mbeki and Emalahleni to take transfer…
Dangers of informal Family-Friend-Business Agreements Agreements with friends and family often rely on trust, but as shown in De Kock v Du Plessis and Others (284/2023) [2024] ZASCA 117, they…
Homeowners vs. Homeowners' Association We often choose to live in secure communities with high walls, only to find that the rules within these communities start to annoy us. The prescribed…
Sale Agreements and Municipalities DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY, VALUATION ROLLS, ESSENTIALS IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS AND DAMP ISSUES Property ownership often evokes strong emotions, especially when issues such as overcharging, wrongful actions,…
Legalizing buildings that do not comply with zoning or title deed conditions PROPERTY AND TOWNSHIP LAW Do you want to legalize your building that does not comply with zoning or…
Customary Marriages Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 When is a customary marriage valid? Understanding Customary Marriage in South AfricaParties enter a customary marriage when they marry according…
Are you dealing with a deceased estate? SARS has prepared a brilliant questionnaire dealing with INCOME TAX and ESTATE DUTY at death… this is a MUST READ!!! Herewith the SARS…
Conveyancers, Property Practitioners, Sellers and Purchasers Are you busy with a property transaction and want to check the recommended fees? Herewith the 2024 conveyancing fee guideline GUIDELINE OF FEESCONVEYANCING: CONVENTIONAL…
Pre-Owners Guide to Sectional Title or Homeowners Association Living Before purchasing property within a gated community, ensure that you are aware of what community living entails within that specific scheme,…