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Living Wills
Legislative Guidelines

Living Wills

You have signed your last Will and Testament, which deals with your assets and their distribution after your death. But have you given thought to a Living Will?

October 25, 2024
Occupation Certificates: When and How to Get Them
Legislative Guidelines

Occupation Certificates: When and How to Get Them

Property owners need a valid Occupation Certificate. If the sale requires it, sellers must provide it, with conveyancers assisting in obtaining or applying.

October 11, 2024
Property Double Sale: Risk of Loss and Legal Costs
Legislative Guidelines

Property Double Sale: Risk of Loss and Legal Costs

In Mazhazi v Mukuma, a buyer lost ownership and faced legal fees after a resale to bona fide purchasers.

October 4, 2024
Foreign Company Property Purchases
Contractual Matters

Foreign Company Property Purchases

Foreign companies purchasing property in South Africa must register as External Companies with the CIPC or provide proof that registration isn't needed.

September 27, 2024
Validity of Wills by Elderly Testators: Capacity and Onus
Contractual Matters

Validity of Wills by Elderly Testators: Capacity and Onus

This case highlights crucial legal issues about the validity of wills from elderly testators, particularly testamentary capacity and the burden of proof.

September 16, 2024
Is an Unsigned Will Invalid?
Contractual Matters

Is an Unsigned Will Invalid?

Under the Wills Act 7 of 1953, a valid will must be signed by the Testator/Testatrix with two witnesses. If not, the law may still consider the deceased's intent.

September 13, 2024
Supreme Court Ruling on Evictions
Legislative Guidelines

Supreme Court Ruling on Evictions

The recent Supreme Court decision clarifies ESTA’s application to agricultural land, focusing on legal procedures and "occupier" rights.

September 6, 2024
99-Year Leases over Agricultural Land
Legislative Guidelines

99-Year Leases over Agricultural Land

This article examines the legal impact of 99-year agricultural leases under Section 3(d) of the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act.

August 15, 2024
Will Expropriation of Land Ever Affect You?
Legislative Guidelines

Will Expropriation of Land Ever Affect You?

After the May elections, land expropriation without compensation sparked debate, leaving homeowners and aspiring buyers concerned. Should we be worried?

August 9, 2024
Muslim Marriages Now Protected by Law
Legislative Guidelines

Muslim Marriages Now Protected by Law

In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court recognised Muslim marriages, securing legal protection for women and their property rights.

August 2, 2024
Celebrate Women in Property This Women’s Month with Snymans!
Market News

Celebrate Women in Property This Women’s Month with Snymans!

As part of our Women’s Month celebrations, Snymans Inc Attorneys is proud to launch the “Women in Property” nomination campaign.

August 1, 2024
Responsibility To Protect Yourself Against A Known Risk
Property Finance

Responsibility To Protect Yourself Against A Known Risk

Protect yourself from economic loss by verifying account details, obtaining proof, and making a small test payment before any transaction.

July 12, 2024
Property Practitioners' Duty to Disclose Material Facts
Contractual Matters

Property Practitioners' Duty to Disclose Material Facts

Full disclosure in property transactions is crucial to avoid legal consequences for both the practitioner and the seller.

July 5, 2024
Rural or Tribal Trust Land in South Africa
Legislative Guidelines

Rural or Tribal Trust Land in South Africa

In South Africa, you cannot own rural trust land, but you can lease it for specific purposes with permission from the Trust.

June 21, 2024
Applying Asbestos Abatement Regulations to Property Transfers
Legislative Guidelines

Applying Asbestos Abatement Regulations to Property Transfers

In 2020, Asbestos Abatement Regulations aimed to regulate workplace asbestos exposure, prompting questions from property owners and agents about their applicability.

June 7, 2024