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October 15, 2024

Can a creditor sell the home of a debtor to recover outstanding debt?

Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third of people in South […]
October 14, 2024

How attorneys can sell properties: Information session hosted by Gawie le Roux Institute of Law

Join this information session on 15 November to learn the basic practical knowledge required to set up a business or extend your business to selling properties […]
September 19, 2024

What will happen if you ignore a court order?

Ignoring a court order in South Africa is a serious matter that can lead to significant legal consequences, including being held in contempt of court. This […]
September 19, 2024

Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and how it operates. HOAs […]
September 19, 2024

Addressing minority shareholder oppression: Effective remedies

Being a minority shareholder can leave you powerless in situations where decisions are made against your wishes. Most Memorandums of Incorporation (MOIs) typically require a 75% […]
September 19, 2024

Understanding estate massing in community of property marriages

In community of property marriages, spouses often combine their estates, or mass their estates, to ensure that certain assets go to specific beneficiaries. This is done […]
September 16, 2024

More affordable RENT2BUY units now available in Gauteng

More and more property buyers feel they are left out in the cold and not able to get their foot in the door to own a […]
September 16, 2024

The importance of executing a Will correctly

My current Will no longer reflected my wishes, and I therefore approached my attorney to attend to drafting a new Last Will & Testament for me. […]
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 […]
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