“A man’s home is his castle.” (Sir Edward Coke, English common law ruling, 1604) Of course, what we all want to hear at the end

“There is no sound more peaceful than rain on the roof, if you’re safe asleep in someone else’s house.” (Anne Tyler) You move into your

Any person drawing up a last will and testament, and who intends to include an option to purchase any of their properties, should be aware

When parties are married in community of property, both need to sign agreements and legal documentation when immovable property is sold.  This limits the parties to enter

“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” (Douglas Adams) Here’s yet another reminder from our courts on the

There are a few aspects that need to be understood in the subdivision of agricultural land, including when the subdivision of inherited farmland may cause

There are a few aspects that need to be understood in the subdivision of agricultural land, including when the subdivision of inherited farmland may cause

Are you a foreign parent with a spousal residency permit, and have a child who is a citizen of South Africa? What are your rights

So, your house has been sold and you are required to hand over the original title deed to the conveyancing attorney. The property is not

Transfer duty is a duty levied for the benefit of the National Revenue Fund on the value of any property acquired by any person by

“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” (Warren Buffett) Don’t risk not knowing what you’re doing when you either sell or buy property. Avoid

Nothing can disrupt a person’s life as much as a dispute between neighbours and even more so when there are building works and renovations involved.

Is a Seller held liable to repair a leaking roof after the property is sold? To understand which party is liable, one must appreciate the

While concluding the sale of an immovable property, the seller will sign a power of attorney, which gives the attorney the obligation and authority to

  If an agreement for the sale of immovable property is concluded and the seller dies before the property is transferred, the sale can still

“A great deal is at stake in the transfer of fixed property. It is generally the largest single asset that a person owns and the

Most homeowners selling their properties have a registered bond that needs to be cancelled with the financial institution that originally financed their purchase. What most

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 ways to purchase properties at bargain prices. Unfortunately,