Legal
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595Wills & Property -5 Common mistakes trustees make in South Africa
September is Wills Month, which is an important reminder that too many South Africans still pass away without a valid will or...
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1.4KNew standard GCC 2025 construction form contract option needs proper preparation
Michelle Kerr, a director of MDA Attorneys, advises that with the GCC 2025 expected to become the standard for many new projects,...
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983How changes to South Africa’s divorce law will impact property ownership
Grant Smee reviews proposed amendments to the current divorce law, and what this means for property owners - he includes tips for...
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2.2KCape Town’s monthly cleaning fee – Is it a landlord or tenant problem?
Landlords and tenants are caught in the middle of Cape Town's newly introduced monthly cleaning fee, and are unsure who is liable...
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1.5KCo-Leasing, co-investing, co-living: All you need to know about shared property models
Shared property models are unlocking new opportunities for South Africans, whether to live, lease or invest.
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807BridgeWorks and e4 transform property transfers with bridging finance integration
A new collaboration between e4 Transfers and BridgeWorks provides convenient access to bridging finance for conveyancing attorneys and estate agents.
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2.3KBalancing buyer protections & seller rights – legal analysis of Section 20 property sales
Section 20 of the Alienation of Land Act addresses the terms and enforcement of installment sale agreements, which have historically been burdened...
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884Developers can’t hide behind exemption clauses – Webber Wentzel commentary
The Knoetze v Botes judgment reinforces the principle that exemption clauses cannot protect sellers who knowingly fail to disclose serious defects.
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22.7K4Sectional title trustees can face consequences for breaching scheme rules
Ashwini Singh says that no owner nor occupier in a scheme is above the law – it’s the priority of a sectional...
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3.1KUnderstanding power of attorney in property transactions
A power of attorney offers convenience and can be immensely helpful, but it comes with risks so it’s essential to ensure its...
