Apr 3, 2023 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When purchasing property, it may come to light that the boundary walls may have some defects. The question arises on who, between a seller and buyer, will be liable to remedy this? Latent and patent defects In order to discuss defects, one needs to discern between...
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....
Jan 28, 2021 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Operating since 2018, a free advice centre is helping to facilitate formal residential property transactions in Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha. The Transaction Support Centre (TSC) has engaged with over 500 residents and provides buyers and sellers with...
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....