“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business” (Richard Branson) A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment has confirmed that when a property developer enters into an agreement with a buyer to transfer
Beware the building deadlines when buying-to-build
Here’s yet another warning from our courts to take seriously the building deadlines commonly imposed on buyers of plots in residential estates. Failure to comply with them could expose you to heavy fines, recurring penalties and even the risk of
Your website of the month: “Ready, steady, loadshed!”
Media reports suggest that loadshedding is likely to be with us for some time yet, and whether you happen to be at work or at home when one of the dreaded blackouts strikes, there’s nothing worse than being caught off
Lending to a friend or selling property on credit – Must you register as a credit provider?
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be for loan oft loses both itself and friend” (Shakespeare) It seems logical that the very strong consumer protections in the NCA (National Credit Act) are designed for commercial situations in which credit is
Joint ownership: How do I terminate without the co-operation of the other joint owner?
Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners cannot divide the joint property while the joint ownership remains in existence, and a joint owner also cannot alienate the
Can I have pets in a residential complex?
“I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that
Property Buyer and Seller Information Workshop 17 November – Khayelitsha
The Attorney Realtor Hub held its 1st Property Buyer Information Session in Khayelitsha on 20 October. The 2nd workshop will be held on the 17th of November and will be focusing on the increased subsidies for 1st time home buyers
FSBO means For Sale By Owner. Are you thinking of selling your property yourself?
You don’t need to use an estate agent when you want to sell your property. You can do it yourself if you know how. Do your homework and get the necessary guidance and assistance from your property attorney. Doing it
Buying your first house – An action plan
“Buy land – they’ve stopped making it” (Mark Twain) So you’ve decided to buy your first house – exciting! There’s nothing like owning and living in your very own dream house, and if you choose wisely your home could well
Property scams – Beware (cyber) wolves in sheep’s clothing!
Cybercrime levels are surging, and it didn’t take the scammers long to figure out that when you buy and sell property you become a prime target because of course – Property transactions provide rich pickings, often very rich pickings. Electronic