November 25, 2015

FINANCES WHEN PURCHASING A PROPERTY

The costs associated with the purchase of a new property are more than just the prescribed conveyancing fees for the registration of the transfer. Prospective buyers […]
July 30, 2015

YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY IN A NEW SECTIONAL TITLE DEVELOPMENT: HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT?

The establishment and operation of a new sectional title scheme is regulated by the Sectional Titles Act No. 15 of 1985 (“the Act”). The Act contains […]
March 31, 2015

ALIENATION OF PROPERTY FORMING PART OF A RETIREMENT VILLAGE: WHAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW

Apart from the normal legislation applicable to the sale of immovable property, the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act 65 of 1988 (“the Act”) extensively […]
October 23, 2014

CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND THE SALE OF A PROPERTY

Capital Gains Tax was introduced on 1 October 2001. Capital Gains Tax is payable on the profit a seller makes when disposing of his property. What […]
August 27, 2014

Damages and the Actio de Pauperie

Owning a dog can be a very rewarding experience and a boundless source of unconditional love, but at the same time it also brings great responsibility. […]
August 27, 2014

Collecting past-due rent after a tenant vacates the premises

If your tenant has moved out of your rental property without paying all the rent he owes, you, as the landlord or property owner, are likely […]
June 4, 2014

Fixtures and fittings

Many transfer attorneys have heard the question from a seller: “May I remove the stove or the curtain rails or the shelves or the…?” The most […]
April 17, 2014

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS WRITTEN IN YOUR TITLE DEED?

Before buying a property or submitting your building plans to the Town Council you should inspect the Title Deed, because failure to do so could become […]
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