Co-ownership is growing in popularity among homebuyers in South Africa. Take care though, warns Robert Krautkramer, director with legal firm Miltons Matsemela, if a watertight agreement isn’t in place this could become a decision to regret for a lifetime.
The fact that South Africa recognises so many different kinds of marriage is a tribute to an inclusive Constitution, but it can create some confusion when it comes to property sales.
Estate agents, perhaps more than any other profession, often trade under their own name. What are the pros and cons of choosing to trade under your own name instead of under a brand name?
The world over it is almost impossible for young people to get a foothold in the property market. Rentvesting offers them an affordable way to own property while saving for their dream home.
Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) any tenant may legally end a lease prematurely, subject to giving sufficient notice etc. Are there situations where the tenant would be exempt from CPA protection?
A bout of recent heavy power outages had both South Africans and foreign investors rethinking their investments on home soil. While the economic instability has been felt predominately by the business sector, much hesitation has been experienced in the property sector too.