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...
Mar 29, 2023 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Entering into a mortgage bond with a co-applicant, such as a partner, family member or friend, is not an uncommon scenario. However, the question arises as to how a joint bond may be terminated in the event that a person no longer wishes to be jointly bound....
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 15, 2020 | Conveyancing and Property Law
The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA) which came into effect in 2015 was established to provide a uniform system of spatial planning and land use management throughout South Africa in order for municipalities to apply land use control....
Aug 8, 2019 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 has been signed into law, landlords and tenants will have six months to comply with the new legislation. What does the new Act stipulate? The Rental Housing Amendment Act regulates the relationship between a tenant and...
