Free wills week – A report of a township dilemma
The Wills Week that was held from 12-16 September this year, gave people from all backgrounds the chance to have a free consultation and to have a free will drawn up to organise their affairs. One specific instance is typical of so many complicated and desperate situations. Mrs Chantal Jacobs (“Mrs Jacobs”) made an appointment […]
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 to put pen to paper. The house is in the name of a company, and you are offered a choice – either buy the house out of the company […]
When bond clauses sink sales…
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success” (Alexander Graham Bell) You sell your house, give the signed sale agreement to your attorney, and wait to get paid out as soon as the property transfer is registered in he Deeds Office. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a bit as it turns out, but […]
Chris Fick & Associates February update
At Chris Fick & Associates, we aim to provide simple solutions to complex legal problems. As an extension of our focus for simplicity and putting you first, we have undergone a redesign of the firm’s website at www.chrisfick.co.za. We want to invite you, as a valued client, to visit our updated site. We will appreciate […]
Conveyancing news: Is your title deed safely filed away?
To replace a lost title deed will be more cumbersome and costly from 1 January 2020 Make sure the title deed of your property is filed in a safe and secure space. From 1 January 2020 it will be more cumbersome and costly to obtain a certified copy to replace any lost or destroyed title […]
CO-OWNING PROPERTY WITH SOMEONE ELSE: THE UPS AND DOWNS
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing the property into physical portions for their exclusive use. It is thus commonly referred to as co-ownership in undivided shares. It is possible to agree that owners acquire the […]