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Ombuds – Why and How to Use Them
“Who you gonna call?” (Ghostbusters) An “ombud” (often called ombudsperson, ombudsman or ombudswoman, and sometimes not referred to as an “ombud” at all) is an independent
“The only bad time to buy property is later.” (Steve Bolton) Buying property – whether to live/work in or on a buy-to-let basis – could be
Neighbours behaving badly: Illegal buildings and demolition orders
“The approval of building plans is not a mere formality in town planning and compliance with building standards promote public safety … The courts should not
“…sending bank details by email is inherently dangerous, and so must either be avoided in favour of, for example, a secure portal or it must be
Tell All Your Creditors When You Change Address! The Case of the Summons Served on a Complex Security Guard
“In my view, given the difficulties of a sheriff or his deputy accessing a security complex in the absence of the occupant for the purposes of
Coffee With Us…
The latin phrase “beneficium ordinis seu excussion” is legal speak for the exception that a creditor must proceed against a principal debtor for payment before proceeding
Living Wills: 6 Myths Busted
Health issues and mortality are facts of life, no matter how remote they may seem at the moment, nor how distressing they are to contemplate. For
When Your Buyer Can’t Get Finance, Could a Kustingsbrief Save the Sale?
“A kustingbrief … has long been recognised as a superior front-ranking form of security.” (Extract from judgment referred to in the article) You accept a great
Selling Your Property – Keep CGT in mind
When selling your property, property taxes come in various guises. An expense not always understood, nor adequately planned for, is the possibility that you will be
Coffee with Us: Masi Ngcwatywa
Please meet Masi, who works with Chris when we are mandated to market and sell properties on behalf of our clients. Masi Ngcwatywa joined us in