August 16, 2023

The ABCs of lease agreements in South Africa

Navigating the world of lease agreements can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. In South Africa, these agreements are an essential tool for establishing clear […]
August 16, 2023

Will-stipulated purchase option: Are there transfer duty impacts?

Any person drawing up a last will and testament, and who intends to include an option to purchase any of their properties, should be aware of […]
July 10, 2023

When 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 find out that your […]
July 10, 2023

Responsibility to maintain and repair foundations and boundary walls in a Sectional Title Scheme

This article will briefly consider the definitions of common property vis-à-vis sections in terms of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 in order […]
May 30, 2023

The creation methods of servitudes in South Africa

A servitude can be described as a limited real right that can either provide the holder with the use and enjoyment of another person’s property or […]
March 27, 2023

Part 2: Dream holiday or nightmare! An overview of the property time-sharing control act and the vacation ownership/time-share industry

In 2018 the National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigated the vacation ownership and time-share industry after various consumer complaints were submitted to the Consumer Protection Tribunal. [1] The […]
February 26, 2023

Compliance certificates required when selling a property

There are five compliance certificates that the Seller is required to obtain at his/her own cost before the transfer of the property takes place. The following […]
August 18, 2022

Who is held responsible for payments lost due to cybercrime?

This is exactly what happened in Fourie v Van der Spuy and De Jongh Inc. and others. The First Respondent was a law firm and the […]
August 18, 2022

Avoid the “chase” following the purchase of a business

When you intend to buy a business from a seller as a going concern, it is important to do your homework in respect of the business […]
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