Legal

The Covid‑19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the South African economy not least of all, the residential, commercial and industrial property markets.

Between April and June last year, 1.6 million South Africans applied for mortgage payment holidays from their banks. While this provided some form of temporary relief, it is now costing them.

Uncertainty about the future of the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) have been doing the rounds lately in the face of proposed revised legislation being tabled in Parliament.

While an AGM could seem like an unnecessary formality, it is one of the most crucial aspects of proper management within a Sectional Title Scheme.

It is not illegal to pay a spotter a fee for their services as long as they don’t hold themselves out to be estate agents, but in some instances it can be difficult to differentiate between the two.

Short-term letting can be a great source of income. But it comes with risks as well. Some guests will overstay their welcome. Some will damage property. How can one protect oneself against these [...]

Businesses have until 01 July to become compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), but it is important to note that certain regulations will come into effect sooner.

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of retrenchments brought on by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the legal implications if your tenants and must cancel [...]

Did you know that practically all powers of attorney, received by conveyancers, will not be accepted by the Deeds Office?

Land reform discussions in South Africa are in 99% of instances either controversial, political or highly emotional – understandably as our discriminatory past is recalled and the present [...]