Apr 2, 2025 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Following amendments made to the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act published on 5 March 2025, the Deeds Office now requires Form LLL to be lodged “for statistical and land audit purposes relating to land ownership in South Africa”. The newly amended Regulation...
Mar 11, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Divorce is often a turbulent and emotionally charged process. For couples in South Africa, navigating through the legal aspects of divorce can be particularly challenging, especially when disputes over finances and childcare arise. Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of...
Jul 29, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When selling your property, it is necessary for the conveyancer to obtain a rates clearance certificate (RCC) from the relevant local authority, or municipality, before transfer can be registered in the Deeds Office. Why is it necessary to obtain a rates clearance...
Sep 13, 2023 | Trusts and Estates
Two things in life are certain – death and taxes. When we die, we have one last chance to do what we want with our belongings (our Estate), but only if a valid Will is in place. Let’s look at the requirements of a valid Will and other related aspects like competency,...
Aug 29, 2022 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
Whether a parent is married, separated or divorced, they have parental rights and responsibilities towards their child. Often, when a parent travels or relocates permanently, they want to take their child with them but need to ensure they are within the law when they...
