The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Credit: Why Your Credit Score Matters More Than You Think
Category Buying and Selling Property
Buying your first home is a major milestone, but many buyers make the mistake of focusing solely on the property and their monthly budget.
Update on Marital Property Law: The "Husband’s Domicile" Rule
Category Buying and Selling Property
Because this ruling involves changing the common law, it still needs to be confirmed by the Constitutional Court before it becomes final.
Buyer Beware: When A Property Defect Is The Buyer's Problem
Category Buying and Selling Property
There’s an old saying: "A buyer needs a hundred eyes, but a seller needs none.
Lied to When Buying a House? Here Are Your Rights
Category Buying and Selling Property
What happens if a property seller gives you false information just to get you to sign on the dotted line?
Buying a House? Don’t Assume the Building Plans Are Included.
Category Buying and Selling Property
Most people think that buying a house is like buying a car—it should automatically come with all its "papers." In South Africa, that isn’t actually the case.
Approved Building Plans & Consent for Use: Essential for a Smooth Property Transfer
Category Buying and Selling Property
Here is a breakdown of why having "approved plans" isn't the same thing as having "permission to use" your property.
Invasive Plants Can Become A Big Problem After Buying A Property Without A NEMBA Clause
Category Buying and Selling Property
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you might think the trees and plants in the garden are just "part of the scenery."
Don’t Sign an Offer to Purchase Blindly: A Simple Guide to Your Property Rights
Category Buying and Selling Property
Before you put pen to paper on an Offer to Purchase (OTP), it’s vital to know exactly what you’re getting into.
When Does a Property Seller Get Paid After the Property Has Been Sold?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Learn when you'll get paid after selling your property. Understand the transfer process and get your proceeds securely within 1–2 days.
House Hunting 101: Simple Tips for Buying Your First Home
Category Buying and Selling Property
Buying a home is exciting! But for first-time buyers, signing the Sale Agreement (the legal contract) can feel overwhelming.