Is a Borehole Certificate Required When Selling Your Property?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Borehole certificates are not mandatory when selling property, but sale agreements may require them.
Claiming Property Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription
Category Buying and Selling Property
One way to become the legal owner of property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription
SARB Cuts Interest Rates By Another 25 Basis Points - Prime Lending Rate Now 11.25%
Category News Flash - Budget News
Earlier this afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its sixth and final meeting of 2024.
Muslim Marriages Now Legally Recognized - Women Property Rights Secured
Category Legal Information
In a landmark decision, Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others, the Constitutional Court recognized Muslim marriages
Double Trouble: The Risk of Unregistered Property Transfers – “Double” Property Sales
Category Buying and Selling Property
Imagine buying a house, paying for it, and moving in, only to later discover that you do not actually own it.
Occupation Certificates: Your Guide to Getting Them in South Africa
Category Buying and Selling Property
Every property owner in South Africa should have a valid occupation certificate. This document verifies that your property is safe to live in
Can A Foreign Company Buy A Property In South Africa?
Category Buying Property
When buying property in South Africa, foreign companies need to consider specific legal requirements
CPA's (Consumer Protection Act) Applicability On Notice Periods For Residential Rental Leases
Category Rental Information
If you've ever rented a property, you might have found yourself in a situation where the landlord sells the property while you're still under lease
Branches Hanging Over Wall Make Bad Neighbours
Category Legal Information
Under South African law, the regulation of disputes between neighbours is undergirded by the reasonableness standard.
Do You Lose Your Property When Your Spouse Is Declared Insolvent?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Undoubtedly, insolvency have significant financial consequences for married couples, irrespective of their marital regime