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 […]
Altering your home with an extension is a real opportunity to create the space you have always wanted, and it further adds value to your property.
Some new legislation will bring far-reaching changes to the property industry as it will be replacing the Estate Agency Affairs Act, 1976 (“The old Act”).
If you are an estate agent, you will likely already be aware that the Property Practitioners Bill was signed into South African law on 2 October 2019 and we can expect that it will become operational within the next few months. However, Estate Agents are not the only ones who this bill applies to.
Landlords in South Africa face a common problem regarding their rental properties. The tenant who does not pay inevitably will be evicted, but did you know, that you have a further remedy to claim your rental arrears.
In terms of section 2 of the Alienation of Land Act No. 68 of 1981, the sale of land must be contained in a written document and signed by both the seller and the purchaser. It must contain the details of the parties, the property, and the purchase price.
New property development is the lifeblood of the housing market With changes to sectional title property legislation...
The North Gauteng High Court on Monday made an unprecedented declaration in a case before ...
