June 11, 2023

Domicilium citandi et executandi in South African Law

How is it possible that someone can obtain judgment against me, without my knowledge of any summons issued against me or a court date to state […]
May 19, 2023

Ensure a Transfer Duty with No Surprises Part 3

I have recently been inundated by elderly parents wishing to transfer their immovable property to their children before they pass away. I reminded the parents that […]
May 19, 2023

Compliance certificates required when selling a property

There is a duty on the Seller when selling an immovable property to provide certain certificates of compliance to the Purchaser. There are five compliance certificates […]
May 19, 2023

When your tenant ‘does a duck’

Tips for landlords when their tenant does a disappearing act Everyone who has let out property knows that sickening feeling when you find out that your […]
April 18, 2023

Softening the rate hike blow

Ways to reduce your monthly home loan repayments and other costs. Cost-cutting is on many people’s minds, as prices rise, and affordability becomes stretched.  While potential […]
April 18, 2023

Understanding Magistrates Court Act’s Section 45 on Consent to Jurisdiction

“I want to conclude a repayment agreement with a debtor for an amount which exceeds the magisterial jurisdictional amount of R400 000,00. I, however, do not […]
April 18, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell. Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
April 18, 2023

Compliance certificates required when selling a property

There is a duty on the Seller when selling an immovable property to provide certain certificates of compliance to the Purchaser. There are five compliance certificates […]
March 8, 2023

Reduce the pain of downscaling: Investing in a holiday home as a retiree

The decision to move out of a large residence in favour of a smaller or less expensive property, also known as down-scaling, is often viewed as […]
March 8, 2023

Can trustees sell trust property to their own company?

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently deliberated on whether a court sanction is necessary to validate the sale of shares owned by a trust to […]
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