The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 Explained: Part 2
When considering the subdivision of agricultural land or dealing with inherited farmland that may be subject to disputes, there are several important factors to keep in mind. The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act No. 70 of 1970 regulates the subdivision of agricultural land and elaborates on various aspects within the Act. This includes definitions relevant […]
Property Advice in an Election Year
Buy now, sell later. This year, almost half of the world’s inhabitants will head to the polls to elect their new governments, including eight of the world’s 10 most populous countries. In South Africa, we can expect our own election to put the property market into a temporary holding pattern, dragging on the subtle buyer’s […]
Is There a Need for Sectional Ownership?
Professor C.G. van der Merwe, the doyen of sectional titles in South Africa, sets out the reasons for introducing sectional ownership into a legal system. He states that these reasons or aims are similar worldwide and mean legislative recognition of the social, economic, and physiological needs of society. The need and demand for suitable residential […]