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Cancelling a contract? The do's and dont's to consider!
23 Jan 2019
Every person, whether an individual or a juristic person, will find themselves in a situation where they will want to terminate a contract. The aim of this arti
The pros and cons of renting a property
13 Dec 2018
One of the biggest dreams that most people have, is to one day own their own home. However, that is easier said than done. Dreams of owning big houses with back
Tips for renting out your property
13 Dec 2018
Regardless of whether the property you are renting out is a studio apartment, a cottage at the back of the garden or an entire estate, the same rules apply and
There is a way to keep the view
13 Dec 2018
When you purchase a house with a view, you probably think that you are going to enjoy this view every day for the rest of your life. Until you receive a flyer w
The requirements and benefits of a sole mandate
23 Nov 2018
When homeowners decide to sell their property and have chosen an estate agent/agency to market their property, they will be asked to sign a sole mandate with th
How can I lawfully evict my tenant?
23 Nov 2018
You've discovered that the tenant renting your apartment has damaged several appliances, including the floor tiles due to irresponsible behaviour. Therefore, yo
Cancelling a lease agreement early
23 Nov 2018
If you want to end your contract early, this can only be done "in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply" - or if there's a cl
How binding are body corporate fines?
25 Oct 2018
In an estate or sectional title scheme, it is challenging to ensure that everyone will stick to the conduct rules and to aid this, body corporates often fine th
Co-owning property with someone else: The ups and downs
25 Oct 2018
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without
What should a conveyancer do?
25 Oct 2018
Conveyancing (or conveyance) is the legal term for the process whereby a person, company, close corporation or trust becomes the registered and legal owner of i