Why You Need A Will
Having a will is important and is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only does this document protect your children, spouse and assets - but it stipulates how you would like your…
The Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 and NHBRC certificates
Building a home can be stressful, from the very start of searching for vacant land up until choosing the right light fittings for your dining room. Here are some important tips that you need to know in terms of the…
5 Things that will Fast-Track the Sale and Transfer of your Property
1. PRICING YOUR PROPERTY CORRECTLY Properties that are correctly priced sell relatively quickly. Most genuine buyers will see the property within the first two to three weeks of it coming onto the market and usually do their homework well. If…
Powers of attorney…can this expedite the transfer process?
Powers of Attorney are often used in property transactions where one of the parties for example, lives overseas or is out of the country for a short period of time. Using a Power of Attorney can expedite transfer, but bear…
Bonds – Are there any ‘Hidden’ Costs?
The mortgage bond secures not only the principal debt of the bank (ie the amount of the loan), but also related expenses which the bank may incur in respect of the loan if the borrower defaults (such as the legal…
Pets or No Pets – What are my Rights in an Estate or Sectional Title Complex?
Not every Estate or Sectional Title complex allow pets. In some instances, the Estate Rules or Sectional Title rules limit the number and size or breed of dogs that can be kept, or exclude pets altogether. The Prescribed conduct rule…
Are Clearance Certificates for Alien Invasive Species a Legal Requirement to Transfer a Property?
Every owner of land is obliged to eradicate any invasive plant species, and in many instances, Estates encourage and insist that home owners make use of indigenous plant species in landscaping their gardens. The plant species affected are listed in…
Buying a Home on an Instalment Sale Basis
Buying a property on an instalment sale agreement basis can prove to be a win-win for buyers and sellers. Sellers often battle to achieve their price, and buyers such as the self-employed, are often left frustrated when applying for a…
Termination of Lease Agreements
Lease agreements that are concluded in the ordinary course of the business of the landlord falls within the scope of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) which provisions will override any provisions to the contrary contained in the…
Estate Agents – How secure is your Mandate?
Estate agents can, and should, only sell and market properties where they have secured a mandate, and which mandate should be confirmed in writing. Without a mandate in place, an agent has no claim for commission – even if the…