Legal

Did you know that the popular sale condition, ‘subject to the successful conclusion of the buyer’s sale’ is not watertight and puts the buyer at risk?

The story of the activist group that has occupied a Camps Bay mansion has made news headlines in the past couple of weeks.

Many people want to leave behind a beloved family home to their spouse and heirs. However, if homeowners are not careful, their legacy might end up being more of a costly burden than a blessing.

The saying goes ‘A man’s word is his bond’ but when it comes to the sale of property, it is important to remember that it is a legal ....

South Africa now ranks among the five countries in the world with the highest Covid-19 infection rates (although in our case the mortality rate is much lower).

The lockdown put on hold many real estate transactions, but other factors also lead to a delay in property transfers.

It happens often that tenants may default on their rental, even more so in the past few months in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown. The question that is often asked is, [...]

After languishing in the background for a few years, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) is now in effect and has significant implications for owners, tenants and executives in [...]

The bulk of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) finally became operational on 1 July 2020. This means that businesses have 12 months within which to put measures [...]

In this article, community schemes specialist attorney Ané de Klerk discusses what to consider when wanting to take action against owners who are not paying their levies/contributions.