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The trouble with family loans: A R540,000 lesson
“How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!” (Shakespeare) “Family helps family in times of need” – that’s been part of
Buying property from a company – Should you buy the shares or the house?
“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price and get ready
12 Questions to ask before you sign that deed of sale
“Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask questions after you sign the Deed
Owning your own property comes with a raft of benefits, including a general right to privacy and control over who can access your property and who
“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) Trusts may be formed for a variety of reasons, and the purpose and structure of each trust
Buying and selling property: Who pays what costs?
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” (Warren Buffett) Don’t risk not knowing what you’re doing when you either sell or buy property. Avoid nasty
Coffee with us – “For whom does the Conveyancer Act?”
From time to time the question: “For whom does the Conveyancer Act?” comes up for discussion. In most of the country (except KZN) it is the
Beware the badly worded bond clause!
“The terms of the contract are the decisive criterion by which any potential expiry of a deadline has to be determined” (extract from the judgment below)
“The said penalty … was imposed due to the fact that the property was being used in contradiction to its zoning” (extract from judgment below) Municipalities
“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” (Ambrose Bierce) Your will (“Last Will and Testament”) will always be the keystone of