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What is a Title Deed?
23 Aug 2018
If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You w
How do I register a trust?
23 Aug 2018
A trust is an agreement between the person who owns the assets and the appointed trustees. A trust can be a good way to preserve your wealth for your family and
What are tenant and landlord duties?
24 Jul 2018
When it comes to letting a property - both the tenant and the landlord should always enter into any letting agreements openly and honestly and intending
Why is my property transfer taking so long?
24 Jul 2018
After signing a deed of sale, the purchasers often want to move into the property as soon as possible.
When can the municipality disconnect my water and electricity?
24 Jul 2018
The municipality is the place where most, if not all, services are monitored for their availability to a property, and it is the very place that may cut off the
What is the sale agreement?
28 Jun 2018
Whenever you buy or sell a house you will encounter the sale agreement, which is also called an “offer to purchase”. This is a contract between a buyer and sell
Can trustees ban your pet in a sectional title scheme?
28 Jun 2018
Problems around the ownership of pets are common amongst owners of sectional title properties, but while laws may be imposed by the trustees of the homeowners’
My tenant failed to pay rent: Can I kick him out?
28 Jun 2018
If your tenant has failed to pay his or her rent, it can be tempting to simply kick them out yourself and change the locks. However, do so would be considered i