Attorneys v Advocates – What is the Difference? Part 2

In terms of the Legal Practice Act of 2014, an advocate is “a legal practitioner who is admitted and enrolled as such under this Act”. This means that a person with an LLB degree first needs to be admitted and enrolled before they are considered and allowed to practice as an advocate. The abovementioned legislation […]

Are You Ready to Step onto the Property Ladder?

Choosing the right time to go from renting to buying. Deciding when to transition from renting to buying can be daunting—and in the current economic climate, even those with the financial means to do so are unsure if now is the right time to do so. While there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer, there are several […]

Protecting Your Home

Top tips for choosing the right security company. Crime is a pressing concern in South Africa, and securing your home adequately is crucial. A robust security system, backed up by reliable response and maintenance teams, is a strong deterrent against criminal activity. It reduces the likelihood of break-ins, theft, and violent crime, giving you greater […]

Seller Appoints the Conveyancer; Purchaser Pays the Fees

There is currently no legal framework in South Africa that mandates the common practice where the seller appoints the conveyancer, and the purchaser pays the transfer fees. However, this arrangement has become deeply embedded in South African conveyancing practice over many years, if not decades, due to a range of practical and legal reasons outlined […]

Executor or Executioner? Choosing the Right Person for Your Estate

Life is a difficult enough journey, but as we draw ever nearer to its conclusion, the need to ensure that our affairs are in order becomes more and more pressing. For those of us approaching the milestone 60’s we become a little more concerned about these matters, and rightly so. The decisions we take now […]