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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

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

“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

“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

QUIZ

At 1400 meters, what country has the highest low point on the continent? A. Swaziland B. Uganda C. Lesotho D. Ethiopia Correct answer is: C. Lesotho Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked

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 is most likely the largest investment one will ever make. First get a formal indication of the home loan you can qualify for.

“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 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