If you plan to form a trust, you need to know about a new directive from the Chief Master of the High Court to all Master’s Offices in the country. The directive applies to all new trusts (those “registered for
Evicting your troublesome tenant: More problems with PIE
“The effect of PIE is not and should not be to effectively expropriate the rights of the landowner in favour of unlawful occupiers. The landowner retains the protection against arbitrary deprivation of property. Properly applied, PIE should serve merely to
Your property sale agreement: Be careful how it’s worded!
“In war and litigation, both sides suffer” (old Roman proverb) Here’s yet another reminder from our courts on how important it is – if you want to avoid the trials of litigation – for you to have your property sale agreement
QUIZ
At 1400 meters, what country has the highest low point on the continent? A. Swaziland B. Uganda C. Lesotho D. Ethiopia Correct answer is: C. Lesotho Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is an enclave, surrounded by South Africa. The
WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision illustrates once again how essential it is, before getting married, to have your lawyer structure your antenuptial contract (ANC) correctly, and with as much detail as is needed for certainty. A multi-million
BUYING A PROPERTY AND NEED A HOME LOAN? 8 REASONS WHY A HOME LOAN PRE-QUALIFICATION MAKES SENSE
Buying a property is most likely the largest investment one will ever make. First get a formal indication of the home loan you can qualify for. Avoid the stressful time waiting for the final home loan approval that is only
WHAT IS AN OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE? WHY DO YOU NEED IT?
“Cheops’ Law: Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget” (Robert A. Heinlein) Hopefully you won’t have to wait 20 years for your new dream home to be built – that’s how long Cheops (ancient Egyptian Pharaoh) had to
ATTORNEYS SELLING PROPERTIES: WHAT’S NEW?
Attorneys selling properties has become a big topic for discussion in the property industry. However, this is nothing new. Attorneys have been selling properties for and on behalf of their clients since time immemorial. What is new is the way
CREDITORS: YOUR SPECIAL NOTARIAL BOND IS GOOD FOR 30 YEARS
Some good news for creditors here – the SCA (Supreme Court of Appeal) has just held that a 30 year prescription period applies to special notarial bonds. That’s important because it’s always prudent when making a loan or extending credit
THE MY BOND FITNESS APP AND WEB PORTAL
My Bond Fitness is an online portal and App through which prospective purchasers can become pre-qualified purchasers. This is a game changer in the property market and is of great assistance to attorneys who are helping their clients with the