“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

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

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

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

“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

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

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986

“This sale agreement is no more! It has ceased to be! This is an EX-sale!” (With apologies to Monty Python) A “bond clause” – standard

Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies of a sectional title property

Be wary, if you are an estate agent acting on behalf of a non-resident (seller), who is selling his/her property for more than R 2000

“The conditional acceptance of an offer amounts to rejection of same and not the conclusion of a contract, but may be a counter–offer.” (Extract from

“Caveat subscriptor” – old legal maxim meaning “Let the signer beware!’ A recent High Court decision once again highlights the dangers of signing anything without

“Look before you leap” (wise old proverb) Don’t let the excitement of buying a property blind you to the necessity of doing your homework before you agree

Here’s another warning to be vigilant when it comes to someone else occupying any part of your property for 30 years or more – you

Property time-sharing became very popular in South Africa in the 1980s and later, the use of the point-system as an alternative to Time-Sharing schemes which

“Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask questions after you sign the Deed of

With the headline inflation rate again breaching the upper limit of the 4-6% target for the second consecutive month at 7.4% in June 2022, it

The remainder of 2022 will be tough on consumers as the interest rate continues to rise and they struggle to cover household expenses. According to

“The said penalty … was imposed due to the fact that the property was being used in contradiction to its zoning” (extract from judgment below)

Accreditation and compliance already dominate the operations of South Africa’s property developers – such as ensuring that the necessary certifications are obtained and that the

Executive Premier Funding Solutions by Prevance Capital Are you tired of waiting for lengthy traditional funding methods to be approved? We are excited to announce

“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price and get

Rapid advances in technology, as well as more people working remotely and avoiding face to face meetings, has resulted in an increase in documents being

Buying a property, especially if it is your first home, is often an emotional and stressful experience. We have identified the top tips in making

In a scathing judgement handed down from the High Court on 15 March, the failure of the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) to issue Fidelity

“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security” (Personal Finance Expert Suze Orman) When you buy or sell your

The adage of “Cash is King” has never been more pertinent than in the year 2020. The Covid-19 global pandemic has left many investors digging

  . The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown, as well as the continued restriction on many economic activities, has created severe financial pressure for many