Property

July 26, 2023

What happens to your deposit if the home sale falls through?

It depends on which party is responsible. It’s every home buyer’s worst nightmare. You find your dream home; your offer is accepted; and you pay a […]
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July 26, 2023

The rei vindicatio and the actio ad exhibendum

This article will briefly look at two actions that can be instituted simultaneously, and an alternative to each other, when you have been wrongfully deprived of […]
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July 12, 2023

Eviction order prior to removal of unlawful informal settlement structures

Should a land owner obtain an eviction order prior to the removal of informal settlement structures erected unlawfully, and without the land owner’s consent, on his […]
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July 12, 2023

Aiming for the sky: What are air rights?

In South Africa, “air rights” are typically understood to be development rights that are approved for walkways, bridges or other constructed crossings over roads. These also […]
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June 12, 2023

Responsibility to Maintain and Repair Foundations and Boundary Walls in a Sectional Title Scheme

This article will briefly consider the definitions of common property vis-à-vis sections in terms of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 in order […]
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June 12, 2023

Navigating the Amendments to the Trust Property Control Act: Beneficial Ownerships in South Africa

The Trust Property Control Act, a key piece of legislation governing South Africa’s trusts, recently underwent a substantial transformation with the passage of the General Laws […]
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March 28, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell. Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
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March 28, 2023

How to obtain a home loan: things to consider before you apply

With most of the major interest rate hikes now out of the way, 2023 is set to provide a more stable environment for financially savvy, would-be […]
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March 28, 2023

Having ‘skin’ in the property game

Bigger deposits mean a smaller loan and a better interest rate Rising inflation and several interest rate hikes have many South Africans trying their best to […]
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May 23, 2022

5 Questions to get your homeowner relationship right

Despite the recent interest rate increase, South Africa is still currently in what is deemed a “buyer’s market”, where first-time homebuyers are enjoying the opportunity of […]
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May 23, 2022

Preparing your budget for your dream home

Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly an exciting decision, but it is also an extremely emotional one. A home is where family traditions are brought to […]
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April 28, 2022

Selling a property with defects: What you need to know

 A month later, there were heavy rainfalls and the roof leaks. Is the Seller liable to repair the roof or the Purchaser, as the new owner? […]
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March 29, 2022

Are estate agents ready for the change to come?

Property Practitioners who now need to hold a Fidelity Fund Certificate, unless excluded, to practice in terms of the Property Practitioners Act, 22 of 2019, may […]
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February 24, 2022

Neighbourly disputes over building plans

Disputes between neighbours tend to ensue where an owner decides to build on or renovate their property and the neighbouring owner believes that such building works will have a detrimental […]
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January 12, 2022

Buying or selling a home? Know the process

The transfer process is synonymous with building a house. The foundation must be laid and certain parts are built simultaneously in order for the process to […]
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November 10, 2021

The ups and downs of property co-ownership

Property ownership is no small feat. It is one of the most reliable forms of investment and one of the biggest items that most people have […]
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September 7, 2021

The current state of the rental market

While restaurants, shopping malls and beaches may look somewhat similar to what they did before the pandemic, nevermind lockdown regulations and social distancing protocols, the real estate rental market has not recovered […]
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August 17, 2021

Considering the rise of sectional title ownership

Sectional titles have become a staple in the real estate industry over the past decades. And with all the benefits that come with it, it makes sense. Heightened security, lower insurance […]
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July 13, 2021

Know how to make the most out of home insurance

Home insurance is there to protect one of the most important assets you own. And when done properly, it will allow you to insure both the structure of your home and the […]
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June 22, 2021

The low-down on property auctions

Buying and selling properties through auction has always been a staple of the real estate market. And to this day, it remains one of the best […]
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