Jul 11, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law
After signing an offer to purchase, a buyer will often take occupation of the property before registration of transfer has been affected into their name. Upon moving in, the buyer may find defects in the property that they were not made aware of by the seller prior to...
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...
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The newly commenced Property Practitioners Act serves as the replacement of the now completely repealed Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976.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...
