“O, I do not like that paying back.” (Falstaff, in Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I) A standard clause in loan agreements, suretyships and the like is the “certificate of balance”

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet policies. While they offer many benefits, the legal framework surrounding

South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring ownership is not affected by whether the original transaction is valid. In the case of

“Home wasn’t built in a day.” (Jane Ace, radio comedian) You find the perfect plot on which to build your dream home in a security estate. Your offer is accepted

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” (Ernest Hemingway) Are you a visitor dreaming of waking up with giraffes on

“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” (Will Rogers) Summer’s a great time to look for property. With the year winding down and the holiday season upon us,

One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights from a predecessor in title; instead, it acknowledges

There is an old joke in the construction sector that says, “All construction projects follow the 3, 2, 1 rule – It takes three times longer than planned, costs twice

When a person passes, their estate must be reported to SARS and so becomes a new taxpayer with various taxes applicable. If the deceased had foreign assets, international taxes may