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Attorneys selling properties: Better, easier and cheaper
Since November 1998, when I started Chris Fick & Associates, we have been assisting our clients with the private marketing and selling of their properties. Over
Trusts: New directive on independent trustees
If you plan to form a trust, you need to know about a new directive from the Chief Master of the High Court to all Master’s
Evicting your troublesome tenant: More problems with PIE
“The effect of PIE is not and should not be to effectively expropriate the rights of the landowner in favour of unlawful occupiers. The landowner retains
Your property sale agreement: Be careful how it’s worded!
“In war and litigation, both sides suffer” (old Roman proverb) Here’s yet another reminder from our courts on how important it is – if you want to
WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision illustrates once again how essential it is, before getting married, to have your lawyer structure your antenuptial contract
BUYING A PROPERTY AND NEED A HOME LOAN? 8 REASONS WHY A HOME LOAN PRE-QUALIFICATION MAKES SENSE
Buying a property is most likely the largest investment one will ever make. First get a formal indication of the home loan you can qualify for.
WHAT IS AN OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE? WHY DO YOU NEED IT?
“Cheops’ Law: Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget” (Robert A. Heinlein) Hopefully you won’t have to wait 20 years for your new dream
ATTORNEYS SELLING PROPERTIES: WHAT’S NEW?
Attorneys selling properties has become a big topic for discussion in the property industry. However, this is nothing new. Attorneys have been selling properties for and
Some good news for creditors here – the SCA (Supreme Court of Appeal) has just held that a 30 year prescription period applies to special notarial