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September 20
Published by SOMS Digital at September 20
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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
Published by Aida Florio at January 27
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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
Published by Aida Florio at January 27
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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
Published by Aida Florio at January 27
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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
Published by Aida Florio at January 27
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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
Published by Aida Florio at November 6
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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
Published by Aida Florio at November 6
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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
Published by Aida Florio at November 6
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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
Published by Aida Florio at November 6
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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
Published by Aida Florio at October 17
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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
Published by Aida Florio at October 17
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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
Published by Aida Florio at October 17
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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
Published by Aida Florio at October 17
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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
Published by Aida Florio at September 13
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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
Published by Aida Florio at September 13
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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
Published by Aida Florio at September 13
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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
Published by Aida Florio at September 13
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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
Published by Aida Florio at August 12
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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
Published by Aida Florio at August 12
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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
Published by Aida Florio at August 12
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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
Published by Aida Florio at August 12
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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 […]