The Difference between a Special Power of Attorney & A General Power of Attorney

A Special Power of Attorney is signed by a principal in favour of another…


Is Commission payable if there is no Agreement as to the amount?

During May 2024, the Durban High Court adjudicated a dispute between an estate…


Can a Farm be sold in terms of an Instalment Sale Agreement?

In keeping with the theme of this series on agricultural land, this is a…


Selling a Property with an Asbestos Roof

During November 2020, the Asbestos Abatement Regulations were published. These…


Selling an Agricultural Holding

In terms of the Agricultural Holdings (Transvaal) Registration Act, 1919, an…


Selling Farmland

When dealing with ‘agricultural land’, which in broad strokes relates to all…


Divorce and Property Transfers - Part 3

1. Section 45bis (1)(a) This application is lodged where one spouse was awarded…


Divorce and Property Transfers - Part 2

Where the property being dealt with is property which formerly formed an asset…


Divorce and Property Transfers - Part 1

Introduction Where a divorced person deals with immovable property it must most…


Non-refundable Deposits and Property Transfers

Oftentimes, when a non-refundable deposit clause is included in an agreement of…