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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
Upholding Contractual Formalities in Sale Agreements
Contractual Matters

Upholding Contractual Formalities in Sale Agreements

Parties in sale agreements must prioritise clarity, precision, and strict adherence to terms to avoid disputes and ensure enforceability.

May 31, 2024
Transfer duty and real rights.
Legislative Guidelines

Transfer duty and real rights.

In SA, various costs are involved beyond the purchase price when purchasing property. Let's delve into the intricacies of transfer duty in South Africa.

May 24, 2024
Brave New World and Cybercrime in Conveyancing Practice
Legislative Guidelines

Brave New World and Cybercrime in Conveyancing Practice

In our tech-driven world, businesses thrive but face cyber threats. Conveyancers must protect clients from cybercrime.

May 16, 2024
A glitch in the law?
Legislative Guidelines

A glitch in the law?

An inquiry into the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 raised questions about its constitutionality, specifically regarding exclusions affecting spouses married before & after Nov 1984.

May 3, 2024
Navigating Property Purchase in South Africa: Foreigners' Guide
Legislative Guidelines

Navigating Property Purchase in South Africa: Foreigners' Guide

Can foreigners buy property in SA? This article outlines the necessary documentation, financing options, tax considerations, and key points to remember.

April 19, 2024
Immovable Property: Prescription in a nutshell
Legislative Guidelines

Immovable Property: Prescription in a nutshell

Acquisitive prescription allows acquiring real rights over property through 30 years of uninterrupted possession or use.

April 12, 2024
Unlocking Potential: Vacant Land in South Africa
Legislative Guidelines

Unlocking Potential: Vacant Land in South Africa

In South Africa's diverse landscape, vacant or abandoned land poses opportunities and challenges for communities, municipalities, and potential buyers.

April 5, 2024
Consumer Protection Act & Lease Agreements
Contractual Matters

Consumer Protection Act & Lease Agreements

A lease agreement establishes terms between a tenant and landlord, creating a consumer-supplier relationship with legal obligations for both parties.

March 22, 2024
Understanding Occupational Rent in South Africa
Contractual Matters

Understanding Occupational Rent in South Africa

We investigate occupational rent, which involves payment for occupying a property before or after its ownership transfer.

March 15, 2024
The Consequences of Dying…
Legislative Guidelines

The Consequences of Dying…

In life, two certainties exist: death and taxes. While we're aware of the repercussions of tax evasion, do similar consequences apply in death?

March 8, 2024
Power of Attorney: Can it be cancelled?
Legislative Guidelines

Power of Attorney: Can it be cancelled?

Power of Attorney is a versatile legal tool essential for various situations. In this exploration, we delve into its utility and the process of cancelling it when required.

February 23, 2024
Executing Transfer Documents Abroad for Utilisation in South Africa
Legislative Guidelines

Executing Transfer Documents Abroad for Utilisation in South Africa

This article addresses scenarios in property sales where one or both parties are not present in South Africa to sign transfer documents as required by the Conveyancing Attorney.

February 8, 2024
Can a seller claim damages?
Legislative Guidelines

Can a seller claim damages?

The key question was whether a seller could seek damages when selling property at a lower price due to the purchasers' breach of the initial sale agreement.

February 5, 2024