Trusha Maharaj: Working at AMC Hunter INC
AMC Hunter INC is an amazing firm to work at. The entire team accepted me with open arms when I started there and were extremely warm and helpful to me. Usually, when you start at a new firm, it takes…
The Importance Of Having A Valid Will
"Life is unpredictable; we desire something, plan something and get something else" -Masum Priyadarsani. You can't predict what will happen in life, but you can plan for what happens when you are gone. In these trying times, it is becoming…
Legal Advice at Your Fingertips – Let’s Talk Legal Online
The Covid-19 Pandemic has highlighted the need for more online services from the conveyancing industry. We have found that we are still able to service our clients and deliver quality support during this lockdown period utilising online platforms. This has…
Can an agreement for the purchase and sale of immovable property be signed electronically?
It goes without saying that being able to sign documents electronically would make all our lives easier - especially for the signature of sale agreements, and bond documents. Not only would it save time and money, but it would speed…
DOES A TENANT STILL HAVE TO PAY THEIR RENT DURING LOCKDOWN?
THE DEFENCE OF ‘VIS MAJOR’, OR ‘FORCE MAJEURE’ We have been inundated with requests for advice on this. Fake news has also been doing the rounds, stating that the government had ‘suspended’ the payment of all rent to landlords. This…
WHAT DOES THE BUDGET SPEECH 2020 MEAN FOR THE PROPERTY SECTOR?
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered the much-anticipated Budget Speech 2020 on 26 February, addressing major economic concerns across industries and sectors. Mboweni announced that South Africa would be utilising appropriate measures of fiscal discipline to cut expenditure, while not overwhelming…
What’s Taking So Long? Conveyancing Delays Explained
You have found a great buyer, the sales agreement is signed, and you are ready to pack up and move into your new home. But wait, the transfer has not gone through yet. Selling your home can be exciting, and…
Conveyancing Tips From The AMC Hunter INC Team
Conveyancing is an essential part of both the buying and selling of property. A professional conveyancer helps their clients to meet all their legal requirements during property transfers and is a necessary component in the transfer process. To help our…
2020 Property Trends for KZN
2019 saw a dip in the property market, with concerns such as ongoing load shedding, slow economic growth and foreign investments taking a toll. However, as we enter the new year, industry professionals remain positive about the local property market's…
That’s A Wrap – An End Of 2019 Message From Our Director
Dear clients, partners and friends. From myself, Karien Hunter, my Co-Director Sarikha Singh and the staff at AMC Hunter INC - we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and prosperity in 2020. Thank you once again for your…