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5 Questions to Get Your Homeowner Relationship Right
Despite the recent interest rate increase, South Africa is still currently in what is deemed a “buyer’s market”, where first-time homebuyers are [...]
Read MoreSelling a property with defects: What you need to know
The purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the seller. The property is transferred into the purchaser’s name. A month later, there [...]
Read MoreWhen Your Tenant ‘Does a Duck’
Tips for landlords when their tenant does a disappearing act. EVERYONE WHO has let out property knows that sickening feeling when you [...]
Read MorePlanning to Renovate Your Home?
Your insurer or broker should be the first to know. Many South African homeowners are investing in renovating their homes to increase [...]
Read MoreMediation vs Arbitration: What Is the Difference? PART 2
As mentioned in Part I of this series, a common trend in many commercial contracts is the inclusion of an arbitration clause. [...]
Read MoreRenting vs Buying: The Pros and Cons
In a lowering interest environment, tenants are reconsidering their priorities. Driven by reduced interest rates and more lenient loan criteria, tenants are [...]
Read MoreUnderstanding Tenant Rights to Property Possession
It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into arrears. A [...]
Read MoreWhy a Home Loan Prequalification Matters
So you’ve been looking to buy your dream home, and you’ve seen something for sale that grabs your fancy. Now imagine yourself [...]
Read MoreREITs Regain Momentum: Top Five South African Property Funds Lead the Recovery
Despite several tumultuous years, South Africa’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have regained their strength, rebounding to four-year highs. Listed property companies [...]
Read MoreClaiming Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription
One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights [...]
Read MoreDoes a Settlement Agreement Constitute a Credit Agreement?
In a recent legal dispute, the court’s ruling brought to the forefront a perplexing issue that has long plagued the legal landscape: [...]
Read MoreUnderstanding Subpoenas: A Focus on Magistrates’ Courts – Part 2
People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when served with [...]
Read MoreNavigating Subpoenas in Magistrates’ Courts: Part 1
People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when served with [...]
Read MoreThe Costs of Deceased Estates Explained
An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased [...]
Read MoreNeed a Lawyer but Can’t Afford One? Here’s What to Do
Are you facing legal problems that require a lawyer’s assistance but can’t afford the help you need? The current socio-economic state of [...]
Read MoreWho Owns Your Home – the Bank, or You?
With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged [...]
Read MoreUnderstanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and [...]
Read MoreAre You Obligated to Pay Arrear Levies When Purchasing a Sectional Title Unit? Part 2
Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act [...]
Read MoreCan a Creditor Sell the Home of a Debtor to Recover Outstanding Debt?
Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third [...]
Read MoreHow to Wind Up a Deceased Estate
Winding up an estate in South Africa is a meticulous process governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. It [...]
Read MoreAddressing Minority Shareholder Oppression: Effective Remedies
Being a minority shareholder can leave you powerless in situations where decisions are made against your wishes. Most Memorandums of Incorporation (MOIs) [...]
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