Join Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers and attorney Guy Hankinson this Fri 23rd February 2024 for our latest Webinar. The Webinar, Notary unmasked, aims to explain what a Notary Public does and what documents a Notary executes and what scope of work is involved. Almost everyone is affected by Notarial Deeds, […]
What it means to sign a contract and consequences of a change of mind. (Article by Mark Leathers, Director of Mc Naught and Co): Not only when you are a first-time buyer, but especially so, the prospect of signing an offer to purchase for a home can be exciting and is sometimes something which people […]
What you need to know before signing a contract : 1. Have you read the contract and understood all the clauses? If not, do not be in a rush and take the time to question anything you don't understand and think through the consequences of a failure to comply with each clause, either on your […]
Leases Excluded: Consumer Protection Act ------ There seems to be a presumption that tenants in residential leases are protected by the Consumer Protection Act particularly where it deals with the early termination of fixed term leases and what costs may or may not be recovered by the landlord in these circumstances. Where a lease is […]
SOLAR RUSH... With the growing need in South Africa to be less reliant on the national power grid, there's a rush to get free power from the sun and instal solar power equipment. What if you live in a sectional title complex? All Bodies Corporate control the 'common' areas in a complex and roofs […]
Vacant occupation - what does this mean when you buy a property? Case study, "I recently purchased property and the previous owner had tenants in the outhouse and told me upon registration tenants will be gone. The sale agreement provides for vacant occupation on registration. The property registered in my name and the tenants remained […]
Protect yourself : joint ownership of property Case study : "I co-own a property - my shares are 50%, the other owner has moved out today, the bond is in arrears, and tomorrow tenants are moving in. I never knew about this, neither was I given the choice to consent to this. What are my […]
Whose responsibility are property defects ? Happy clauses make happy sales... Even if the conveyancers have been appointed either by the seller or the buyer to register transfer of ownership of a property, their role is only that - to collect the required documents and the purchase price, liaising with attorneys who may have been […]
