When is a sale “successful”? Important lessons when drafting agreements of sale
A 2019 High Court judgment serves as an important reminder to property…
What happens after I submit a Road Accident Fund Claim?
“Did you know that simply submitting an RAF claim doesn’t automatically mean…
If I’m paid in mealies instead of money, have I really earned taxable income? And what if I’m paid in Bitcoin?
Yes, potentially. South African income-tax law does not make “cash” the only…
Municipal Approval Is Not Always Enough: Check the Title Deed!
Property practitioners, and more importantly, sellers, should be aware that…
Seller's Remorse and Late Acceptance of Offers: When is a Property Sale Binding?
A signed Offer to Purchase does not automatically mean a seller can change…
Does Section 34 of the Insolvency Act Apply to Property Sales?
When selling immovable property, most property practitioners are familiar with…
When nothing goes to plan: When must a Seller deliver Approved Building Plans
One of the most common misconceptions in residential property transactions is…
Pre-Populated Agreements Can Create Costly Risks for Property Practitioners
Many property practitioners rely on standard or pre-populated agreements of…
N.P v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others (2468/2024) [2026] ZAWCHC 343 (23 June 2026)
In a landmark judgment, the Western Cape High Court declared the long-standing…
Latent Defects: When Can an Property practitioner Be Held Liable? The case of Fitzpatrick v Latsky N.O. and Others
Property practitioners are often drawn into disputes when buyers discover…