Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Under Section 11A of the TPCA, read together with Regulation 3C of the regulations published to facilitate the implementation of the amendments ("the Regulations"), trustees are now required to establish, record and maintain an up-to-date record of information relating to the beneficial ownership of the trust.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The regulations related to the sale and transfer of land in respect of sale agreements that have lapsed and are subsequently revived.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Many prospective sellers of immovable property know, as should any estate agent, that by law building plans should be available for any structures on the sale property.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The main question when it comes to keeping a pet in a complex is whether the pet would be a nuisance to the neighbours.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
It is compulsory for a seller to disclose all defects in the property, whether patent or latent, that are known to him or her. In support of the disclosure form, a seller may consider obtaining the services of an expert to ensure that there are no latent and/or underlying defects in the property.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Noisy neighbours may be a nuisance but there are certain legal rights that you have as a neighbour.
Monday, September 26, 2022
The mandatory disclosure form is a welcomed, consumer-focused legislative mechanism, created to protect consumers so that they may rely on the disclosure form when deciding whether and on what terms to purchase/lease property. It is thus important for all practitioners to ensure compliance with section 67.
Friday, September 23, 2022
As a measure of protection for vulnerable lower-income households, section 29A of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 introduced a cooling-off period, applicable to instances where a purchase price does not exceed R250 000.00.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The owner of a sectional title unit may only extend their unit if they comply with three requirements.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
PURCHASE PRICE AND TRANSFER DUTY RECEIPT (FORCED SALES AND SALES AS A RESULT OF AN AUCTION)
