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The question of body corporate fines
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The question of body corporate fines

It is possible for a body corporate to impose legally enforceable fines if the body corporate has properly adopted a carefully drafted rule.

How to move sooner
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How to move sooner

It’s the start of a new year and in line with new beginnings, many will want to move house. Although an exciting time, it’s important to keep in mind that property transfers don’t happen overnight and, when issues crop up, the ...

Holiday home market swells
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Holiday home market swells

Holiday towns and their property market trends.

Remain sane when buying together
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Remain sane when buying together

It’s a very romantic time of year, summer. And romance is a beautiful thing, of course – but sometimes you might want to put the chocolates and roses aside and think for a while about the practicalities. Especially if you’re ...

Psst … I want to make an offer!
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Psst … I want to make an offer!

Picture the scene: you put your home on the market and an estate agent brings a potential buyer to view it. The buyer likes what he sees, but wants to put in a lower offer. You aren't interested in accepting the lower price and ...

Your deed of sale and the deposit
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Your deed of sale and the deposit

With every property transaction, there are certain steps which need to be followed. One of these steps pertains to the deed of sale.

Selling up? Use your “down time” to prep
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Selling up? Use your “down time” to prep

Many of us will be decking the halls with boughs of holly during the festive month of December. However, those who are planning on selling their homes in the new year could do well to use the holiday period to start getting ...

Municipal debt: Close the gap
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Municipal debt: Close the gap

Could you be held liable for debts that the seller runs up on a property you’re about to buy? In terms of section 118 of the Local  Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, the transfer of a property can only take place ...

Capital Gains Tax isn’t the loss you think
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Capital Gains Tax isn’t the loss you think

Is the thought of the capital gains tax (CGT) that you might pay when you sell sometime in the future putting you off buying your home right now? It shouldn’t be. Strangely, though, it does seem to prevent some people from ...

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