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APPROVED BUILDING PLANS AND PROPERTY TRANSFERS
It is common knowledge that when a house or a structure is built on immovable property that the law requires the plans to be drawn up in a particular manner and approved by the relevant Local Authority with jurisdiction. Therefore…
BUILDING VS HOME CONTENTS INSURANCE - KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR INSURANCE COVERS
In recent years, many South Africans have chosen to invest in their homes, prioritising renovations, upgrades, and improvements to existing properties. This growing focus on home improvement has been reflected in…
CAN YOU AMEND YOUR ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACT IN SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, an antenuptial contract (“ANC”) is an important legal instrument that regulates how spouses’ assets and liabilities are managed during a marriage, and how they are divided in the event of divorce or the death of…
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE REQUIRED WHEN SELLING PROPERTY
When selling immovable property in South Africa, the seller is generally responsible for obtaining and paying for various Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) to ensure that installations on the property are safe, compliant with…
DECEASED ESTATE PROPERTY TRANSFERS
During a person’s lifetime, he/she will accumulate assets as well as liabilities. The assets can be immovable or movable assets or cash. Assets may include a house, vehicles, furniture and cash. The liabilities can…
DUTIES OF AN EXECUTOR OF A DECEASED ESTATE
An executor is responsible for the administering of the deceased estate in terms of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 and the duties are set out as follows:
DUTIES OF CONVEYANCER IN PROPERTY TRANSFER
A Conveyancer is an Attorney who attends to the Deeds Office’s property registration and transfer process. They are admitted attorneys who passed a specialized conveyancing examination and are admitted…
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN PROPERTY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
In an increasingly digital world, the way we conclude agreements has evolved significantly. Transactions are no longer limited by geography, and parties often find themselves in different cities…
ELECTRONIC SIGNING OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE IN SOUTH AFRICA
The short answer is that an electronically signed Offer to Purchase (OTP) for immovable property is not valid and is therefore not legally binding on the parties in South Africa…