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September 20

ART001 Repo rate cut brings hope to Homebuyers amid financial relief

REPO RATE CUT BRINGS HOPE TO HOMEBUYERS AMID FINANCIAL RELIEF In a climate where many South African households are grappling with the rising cost of living, […]
January 27

“Of course I have experience in…”

October 2019, was Justice month as Ramaphosa signs in various new laws, one of them being CV Fraud. Do you embellish your curriculum vitae to increase your chances of procuring a […]
January 27

Is an e-will valid in South Africa?

In terms of South African law, for a will to be accepted as valid by the Master of the High Court (a statutory body to which […]
January 27

Make the most of your rental property

Investing in a property can be one of the best decisions you make. It is also one of the investments you need to consider most carefully […]
January 27

Your home away from home

Finding a holiday home isn’t as simple as choosing your favourite holiday spot and packing your bags. With the festive season around the corner, the urge to buy a holiday […]
November 6

Are the white lies on your CV really just white lies?

October 2019, was Justice month as Ramaphosa signs in various new laws, one of them being CV Fraud. Do you embellish your curriculum vitae to increase […]
November 6

Injury responsibility under Sectional Title Schemes?

The case of Du Plooy and The Cascades Body Corporate and Another deals with a slip-and-fall incident by one of the owners in the scheme and […]
November 6

Domestic workers: Now able to claim for injuries on duty

For a long time, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, better known as COIDA, has provided compensation to employees who were injured on duty […]
November 6

Landlords & tenants: Can a tenant cancel a lease?

When it comes to cancelling a lease early, both landlords and tenants must be aware of their responsibilities. It’s important to note that the Consumer Protection […]
October 17

Property Sales Simplified

Selling your property can often cause your hands to get itchy, or ants to start roaming where they have no business being. But more often than […]
October 17

Tourism and Property

Although many celebrities have spoken of how they intend to move to South Africa, the real influence that tourism has on the rental market is a […]
October 17

Matrimonial Property Regimes

My partner and I are getting married soon and have heard about the different matrimonial property regimes one can enter but I am not sure what […]
October 17

The property industry is embracing the feminine touch

With Women’s Month behind us, it seems appropriate to look back at just where women are standing in the South African property market. As more focus […]
September 13

Managing disputes over a deceased relative’s estate

If someone leaves a sizeable estate behind, it may cause conflict among the possible heirs. The help of an attorney, when settling an estate after a […]
September 13

Demystifying the executor in a deceased estate

During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]
September 13

The basics of creating a Last Will & Testament

Who your property is passed on to depends on whether you have a valid will or not. If you do have a valid will, then your […]
September 13

Can I amend my will?

Having a will is a final statement of how you want your assets to be managed after your death. However, sometimes you may want to change […]
August 12

What documentation is needed for buying a property in South Africa?

You’ve scoured the web for what feels like weeks, and you’ve finally found your dream home! You’ve put in your offer, and it’s been accepted. But […]
August 12

Different types of home loans

In today’s economy, homebuyers often struggle to scrape together the money needed in order to buy their dream homes. Therefore, home loans have become so popular […]
August 12

Buying a property on auction

Properties sold on auction is not necessarily the bargain buy everyone seems to think it is. This is because the property on auction isn’t necessarily being […]
August 12

My neighbours are renovating their house without complying with building regulations

What one’s neighbour builds on their property, is not something the owner of the neighbouring property has a lot of control over. Unfortunately, it can have […]
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