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Is a Borehole Certificate Required When Selling Your Property?

Borehole certificates are not mandatory when selling property, but sale agreements may require them.

Claiming Property Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription

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%

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

Undoubtedly, insolvency have significant financial consequences for married couples, irrespective of their marital regime
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