Jul 25, 2023 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Immigration Law
The South African residential property market is increasingly showing favourable returns for foreign investors. In light of the above, questions arise on the requirements governing foreigners and the purchase of property in South Africa, and the legal requirements and...
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....
Aug 10, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Agreements of Sale may provide for up to five different types of compliance certificates to be obtained by the Seller (unless otherwise agreed upon). These certificates must be provided to the conveyancer before the property transfer is registered. Below are some...
Jul 8, 2022 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When an agreement of sale is entered into for the sale of immovable property between a seller and purchaser, there are a number of charges which may arise in addition to the purchase price. Like all sales and transactions, some form of taxation is applicable. In the...
