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New Property Practitioners Act is an improvement, but clarity is needed.
08 Mar 2022
The act provides more clarity on grey areas in the previous legislation and brings additional protection to consumers.
Important steps in the transfer process
26 Apr 2017
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property that are discussed here.
Do I need a cohabitation contract with my partner?
28 Mar 2017
Cohabitation is a relationship between two people who choose to live together in a monogamous and stable environment. Couples who decide on cohabitation could d
When is a tenant an illegal occupant?
28 Mar 2017
Where a lease contract is breached in any way by the tenant and he/she, after receiving notice thereof, has not remedied such a breach within the period agreed
Are there limitations on ownership rights?
24 Feb 2017
It is a recognised principle of property law that ownership does not confer absolute and unlimited entitlement on the owner, but that various limitations exist
I have a serious complaint against my landlord
19 Jan 2017
What to do when you have a serious complaint against your landlord
What is co-ownership of land?
19 Jan 2017
An article looking at the implications of co-ownership of land
WHY IS THE TRANSFER OF MY PROPERTY TAKING SO LONG?
13 Dec 2016
Factors that may may delay transfer
Capital gains tax and the sale of my property
13 Dec 2016
How does capital gains tax influence the sale of my property?
Transfer of a property: Is VAT or transfer duty payable?
28 Nov 2016
Transfer of a property: Is VAT or transfer duty payable?