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THE VOETSTOOTS CLAUSE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR PROPERTY BUYERS AND SELLERS
SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE YOUR CONVEYANCER
SOME CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH BUSINESS RESCUE PROCEEDINGS
A well-known term that every buyer and seller of immovable property may have encountered is that of the voetstoots clause...
One of the most frequently asked questions in a property purchase is why, if the buyer of a property is paying the conveyancing attorney, the seller has the right to appoint him?...
Business rescue endeavours to create a culture of corporate rescue which is appropriate for the modern South African economy...
TRANSFER DUTY AND TRANSFER COSTS
When purchasing a property, there is often confusion when it comes to distinguishing between transfer duty and transfer costs.
TAXATION OF DONORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF TRUSTS
With effect from 1 March 2019, significant changes were made to the Income Tax Act relating to the taxation of offshore trusts and distributions made...
THE ENFORCEMENT OF POPI
“Big brother is watching”.
With the long awaited enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) on 1 July 2020, this scenario is now highly unlikely.
Discovering defects before taking property transfer
Why SA is heavily prone to data breaches
AfriForum addresses 5G policy
What happens when a buyer takes occupation of a property prior to transfer and then discovers defects that he didn’t know about? ...
In the wake of Experian’s massive data breach last month, a new report reveals that the average total cost of data breaches for this year was R36.4m ...
AfriForum yesterday submitted commentary to the Department of Communication and Digital technology against the Draft Policy ...
Landlords and tenants, take note of the Rental Housing Amendment Act.
“ I am the owner of a number of properties which I let to tenants ...
Tips for the first time home builder.
" I have a vacant plot in a residential area which I am now ready to start building my retirement home on. However, everyone has warned me ...
What must my attorney keep confidential ?
“ I have an appointment with an attorney to obtain legal advice on my business and its structuring. I will have to share certain confidential ...
The time is nigh – When is the most favourable time to sell your home?
The importance of logging your assets for your executor
Subdividing property – A guide to subdivision
It is clear that when selling your home it must be for the right reasons and when it is best for you as the seller...
Our practice involves both the planning and the administration side of deceased estates. This gives us a unique insight into how important it is...
It’s possible. But it’s a process… So you have a large piece or plot of land and are finding that the maintenance thereof is getting too much?...
The write stuff – Electronic signature of sale of property agreements
The impact of the Cybercrimes Act on electronic communication
Rapid advances in technology, as well as more people working remotely and avoiding face to face meetings, has resulted in an increase in documents being signed electronically...
The implementation of the Cybercrimes Act has imposed stringent obligations on electronic communication and service providers (“ECSPs”), and the Cybercrimes Act is of particular...
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