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THE VOETSTOOTS CLAUSE AND HOW IT APPLIES WITH REGARDS TO THE CPA

Since the Consumer Protection Act was implemented in 2011, there have been many property buyers and sellers who have thought that the voetstoots clause is no

THE TYPE OF MANDATE GIVEN TO AN AGENT COULD IMPACT THE MARKETABILITY OF A HOME

When deciding to sell one’s property, it is very important to consider carefully the type of mandate given to the agent as well as the agent himself.

THE RIGHT TO AN EXTENSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT

In a sectional title scheme, provided for in the Amendment of section 25 (1) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, a developer can register the right to exten

FITTINGS AND FIXTURES: WHAT BUYERS SHOULD ASK

When buyers view a property it will in all likelihood be fully furnished and have all the current owner’s belongings still in situ.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A BREACH OF CONTRACT WHEN IT COMES TO PROPERTY PURCHASES

Immovable property transfers are governed by South African legislation (the Land Alienation Act soon to be replaced by the Property Transactions Bill) to protec

WEIGHING UP WHETHER A TRUST SHOULD BE FORMED TO PROTECT ASSETS, OR NOT?

Families often wonder whether their assets should be protected by forming a family trust, and whether they are worth the work or costs involved in doing so

RESIDENTIAL LEASES MUST HAVE LEGISLATIVE CONDITIONS CATERED FOR

Many landlords, when asked, will probably say they use a “standard lease” when signing a rental agreement with their tenants.

HOW LANDLORDS CAN AVOID LOSS OF INCOME THROUGH DAMAGES OR LACK OF PAYMENT

While most tenants are often good tenants, leaving the property they have rented in almost the same state in which they found it and have paid their bills in fu

MAKE YOUR BOND WORK FOR YOU

When deciding to buy a home, there are a few things a purchaser will have to consider. Apart from how much he has saved to put down as a deposit, is the afforda

NEW WATER RESTRICTIONS’ EFFECT ON TENANTS AND LANDLORDS

With the City of Cape Town implementing Level 4B water restrictions as of 1 July 2017, which has very stringent water usage requirements, landlords that are ren

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