Understanding Ancillary Conveyancing Costs
When purchasers receive a conveyancing cost estimate, they often focus on…
The use of Electronic vs. Wet Ink Signatures in South African Property Transactions
Hereunder follows a short summary of the different signature requirements for…
The Role of the Conveyancer at Registration of a Transaction in the Deeds Office
The last task in the conveyancing process is to finalise the payments to the…
Voetstoots in the Supreme Court of Appeal
During 2011, Mr & Mrs Zietsman bought a guesthouse situated in Tzaneen,…
Part 2: Changing Your Matrimonial Property Regime
Section 21 of the Matrimonial Property Act provides the formal legal process…
Part 1: You Cannot Change Your Matrimonial Property Regime Without a Court Order
A recent ruling by the Constitutional Court of South Africa has clarified an…
Who may issue a Solar COC?
In South Africa, only a registered Installation Electrician (IE) or Master…
Enhancements to the Transfer Duty Declaration: What Property Practitioners Need to Know
In an effort to simplify tax compliance, reduce inaccurate declarations, and…
What Is Expected From a Property Practitioner With a Mandate to Sell: Part 2 – PPA
The Property Practitioners Act (PPA) is a consumer-focused piece of…
What Is Expected From a Property Practitioner With a Mandate to Sell: Part 1 – CPA
The provisions of both the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and the Property…