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Dealing with a serious case of seller's remorse and three defences raised
26 Nov 2019
While rare, there are instances of seller's remorse where the seller had second thoughts shortly after accepting an offer and then refused to pass transfer.
Capital Gains Tax on property transactions
25 Nov 2019
CGT is payable by all individuals, trusts and companies to SARS when you sell a property that has increased in value since you purchased it.
New Property Practitioner's Act signed into law
25 Nov 2019
The long awaited Property Practitioner's Act was recently signed into law by President Ramaphosa, although it still awaits promulgation before taking effect.
Sectional Title update ... trustees, keep a close eye on managing agents
25 Nov 2019
Highlight on the responsibility of the trustees when appointing managing agents to assist with the management and administration of a sectional title scheme.
Home hacks to make your holiday season a little merrier
25 Nov 2019
Looming summer holidays have put us all in a better mood. Whatever you celebrate, it is a time when people are either spending more time at home or away.
Summer's here ... it's a great time to buy and sell ... what's your next move?
20 Nov 2019
There are signs of improvement in the property market is as summer is generally viewed as a busier time for a range of reasons.
Q3 Residential Property Market Update ... window of opportunity for sellers
28 Oct 2019
The Q3 Residential Property Barometer points to further improvement, but as we know, it is always subject to the broader economic environment.
When can a landlord cut a tenant's electricity or change the locks to the premises?
28 Oct 2019
The short answer to this, is only with the tenant's consent or a court order.
Power of Attorney need to know, especially if incapacity or dementia strikes
28 Oct 2019
It is common for older persons such as ageing parents or relatives to appoint someone as their Power of Attorney.
Residential property market update - buyer's market still here for a while
28 Oct 2019
Although the latest data points to improvements, the overall take-out is that the favourable buyer's conditions are here to stay for the time being.
