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January is “Divorce Month”: Beware the dangers of DIY
The festivities are over, the bills are coming in and everyone is returning to reality. Couples who for most of the year only have to live
Your written contract should cover everything – No oral evidence allowed!
Here’s another warning from our courts to make sure that all your contracts are properly drawn to reflect both accurately and fully what you have agreed
Must you pay tax on your rental income?
Letting out property can give you an excellent “annuity” income, and if that concept appeals to you and a buy-to-let property comes your way at the
Rights and responsibilities of usufructuaries
In a recent inquiry a client wanted to know what the responsibilities of his parents are as usufructuaries of the property he bought from them. The
“He who hesitates is lost” (Wise old proverb) In January 2019 new amendments to Regulations for the replacement of lost title deeds (and similar documents like
All companies: Prepare for the mandatory new CIPC compliance checklist
The CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) has announced that its new “compliance checklist” requirement, voluntary until now, becomes mandatory for all companies and close corporations
Visiting South Africa with kids just became easier – Here’s what you need to know
“We’re all going on a summer holiday…” (Cliff Richard) With the Festive Season (and our Summer Holidays!) well and truly upon us, you may be inviting
Property sales and trusts: Demand proof of trustee authority
“If you want to make your house easy to sell, make it easy to buy” (Anon) You are overjoyed at receiving a good offer for your
About to marry? Don’t forget your ANC and the 3 types of marriage
“And she’s got brains enough for two, which is the exact quantity the girl who marries you will need” (P.G. Wodehouse) Wedding Season being once again
“Seller’s remorse” and “subject to sale of the buyer’s property” – Can they sink the sale?
“If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree” (Jim Rohn) The upcoming festive season, with its mass migrations of happy holiday-makers