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Only an attorney can evict
Social media makes us all well aware of the problems others are facing – and some of those stories are heartbreaking. Desperate pleas for alternate accommodation for those who are being evicted from their homes have become ...
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Lea Jacobs
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11 Dec 2014
How to deftly draft a trust doc
Being partial to a little poise and polish, I’ve always firmly subscribed to the belief that you can be comfortable when you’re dead. Why for example would you travel in a tracksuit when you could arrive in, say, Milan looking ...
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The Roosting Venus
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04 Dec 2014
Finding fault
We have all heard the term “voetstoots”, which, to all intents and purposes, means “as is”. To spell it out, when you buy a property you are buying it “warts and all”. This doesn’t of course mean that a seller can fraudulently ...
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Lea Jacobs
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04 Dec 2014
Find the right tenant: open vs sole agent mandates
When it comes to finding the right tenant to place in your investment property, there are some important considerations to take into account when deciding on the type of mandate to give your ...
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Michelle Dickens
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01 Dec 2014
Legal requirements when registering a property in a company
Registering your property in a company is a popular choice but is important to understand the legal requirements first.
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Engel & VolkersSA
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01 Dec 2014
Barking up the wrong tree
It appears that a Durban family is willing to fight to the bitter end in order to keep their beloved dog at home on the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate. While pets are allowed on the upmarket ...
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Lea Jacobs
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27 Nov 2014
Check your home inspector – it’s (nearly) law
One piece of legislation amongst a raft of changes to the laws that govern property transactions in South Africa could have a profound effect on the way we buy our houses in the near future.
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Martin Hatchuel
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27 Nov 2014
Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone
It's not unusual for a buyer to view a home more than once before making a decision. However, sellers need to be aware that there are “buyers” who are far more interested in pinching the family ...
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Lea Jacobs
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27 Nov 2014
Bonds: 20 years or 30?
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for aspirant house buyers to apply for 30-year home loans. Before doing so, however, it would be wise to do the math and consider the long-term financial ...
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Jacqueline Gray
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27 Nov 2014
Down time? Up your property preparation
Besides the braais, the office parties, and the breakaways to the beach or the bushveld, the summer holiday period is always a good time to take stock and plan for the year to come.
And if it’s property you’re wanting to buy – ...
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Martin Hatchuel
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20 Nov 2014