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August 20, 2024

Dream holiday or nightmare! An overview of the property time-sharing control act and the vacational ownership / time-share industry. Part 1

Part 1 This article broadly looks at property time-share and the legislation regulating it. The problems and complaints by consumers trapped in the empty and misleading […]
August 20, 2024

Contractual consequences of breaking off an engagement

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a contract […]
August 20, 2024

How to wind up a deceased estate

Winding up an estate in South Africa is a meticulous process governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. It involves the collection and […]
August 20, 2024

Tenant ‘Red Flags’ and how to avoid them

The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. However, […]
August 14, 2024

As published in the Property Professional: Selling homes with a grisly heritage: what to disclose?

As published in the Property Professional: https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2024/07/15/selling-homes-with-a-grisly-heritage-what-to-disclose/ Horror stories Remember the Amityville Horror house? Fifty years after the murders, it has been sold four times, with […]
July 22, 2024

Registered antenuptial contracts vs agreements between spouses

The term ‘antenuptial contract’ can refer to either an informal contract or a contract complying with the formalities required by s 87 of the Deeds Registries […]
July 22, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a sectional title unit? Part 1

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
July 22, 2024

Understanding tenant rights to property possession

It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into arrears. A landlord, frustrated with the […]
July 22, 2024

Are you giving signals, trading tips, or trading on behalf of others? beware!

You’re at a braai with friends, and the conversation turns to the latest hot stock or cryptocurrency. Feeling confident in your recent trading success, you offer […]
July 8, 2024

Navigating the complexities of business partnership after a partner’s demise

The sudden loss of a business partner can introduce significant complexities and challenges, not only personally, but also in the realm of managing business affairs and […]
July 8, 2024

Secure your legacy: The vital role of a well-executed Will in estate planning

Estate Planning: Drafting errors in Wills can lead to invalidity, resulting in unintended consequences for your loved ones after your death. The formalities for the valid […]
June 21, 2024

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 […]
June 21, 2024

Five residential property trends no one saw coming

Experts have already predicted the top property trends of 2024, ranging from the impact of looming interest rate cuts to co-buying, solar power financing, sectional title […]
June 21, 2024

The omission of a single word can lead to a will being contested

The contents of an “inelegant and very badly drafted” will were recently the subject of a dispute in the South Gauteng High Court, in the matter […]
June 21, 2024

When can my employer convert my paid suspension to unpaid?

Generally, employees suspended during a disciplinary enquiry are entitled to their full salary. This suspension allows for a thorough investigation of the incident in the workplace […]
May 22, 2024

Navigating gray divorce: A guide to a painless process for seniors

As we age, life brings new challenges and changes. One such challenge which is increasing worldwide for many senior citizens over 50 years old is divorce, […]
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