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
“A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.” (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It seems that every community has at least one nightmare neighbour
Estate duty, often referred to as an inheritance tax or death tax, is a form of taxation imposed on the transfer of a deceased person’s assets to their beneficiaries. In
