Jul 5, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
As the landscape of South Africa develops, an ever-increasing number of people are moving into estates, complexes, and other gated communities. Others, who may just be entering the housing or rental market, are moving into apartments or flats within a sectional title...
Jan 26, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law
The newly commenced Property Practitioners Act serves as the replacement of the now completely repealed Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976. The transition has brought rise to several changes within the property sector, with a primary focus on regulations. The Act...
Oct 14, 2021 | Conveyancing and Property Law
As more homeowners withdraw from the grid and install alternative or renewable energy systems into their homes such as solar panels, there is a bit of confusion about electrical certificates and whether they are required for these systems when buying or selling...
Sep 23, 2021 | Conveyancing and Property Law
On 6 September 2021, after considering all public commentary, it was announced that the Committee responsible for initiating and introducing the Land Expropriation Bill has endorsed it. The Bill has now been referred to the National Assembly to be passed and to advise...
Sep 2, 2021 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Trusts and Estates
A trust is a legal entity which is created by a founder and which can (amongst other things) purchase and own property. Once a trust is created, all assets are placed into it by either the founder donating assets to it or by the entity itself purchasing or otherwise...
Apr 7, 2021 | Conveyancing and Property Law
The process of buying or selling property can be rather overwhelming, more so, when you do not know what to expect. Below is a list of expenses which may arise for both the seller and purchaser to assist you in preparing for the unknown. The buyer is liable for:...
