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 prerogative of the Seller to appoint the conveyancer. The conveyancer protects the seller’s right of ownership while securing the purchase price, attends to obtaining all clearances and permissions, providing […]
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 […]
Welcome to 2021!
Welcome to 2021! We hope you had a good break and that you are ready to tackle the new year’s challenges and opportunities. In this newsletter we have a short report on the Deeds Office and we introduce Mr Odwa Ndesi, an attorney who joins us as a professional assistant focussing on litigation and human […]