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What to do if the suspensive condition is not going to be met?

15 July 2022,  Natalie Steenkamp

A typical situation encountered in a property transaction: The deed of sale has been signed, the intended buyer is applying... for a loan but paperwork and delays at the bank slow things down. Suddenly the transferring attorney lets the buyer know that they only have a few days left to satisfy the suspensive condition in the deed of sale. What does all of this mean and what happens if the loan is given, but it’s a day late?

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Your right of pre-emption when a group of properties is being sold

14 July 2021,  Herman du Randt

I rent a portion of a farm which forms part of a larger group of properties. In my lease agreement... I have a standard right of pre-emption. It has come to my attention that the owner wishes to sell the entire portfolio of properties as a single transaction, including the portion I am leasing. I don’t want to lose the property, but I’m not sure if my right of pre-emption still applies if the group of properties is being sold?

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Buying or selling a house during lockdown?

17 August 2020,  Natalie Steenkamp

I was just about to put our house in the market and look for a new place when the Covid-19... pandemic hit. I’m very unsure if now is the time to buy and sell. What do you think?

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How to validly extend the period for getting your home loan approved

07 June 2018,  Corlia van Zyl

I’m trying to buy a house. The purchase agreement is subject to the condition that I obtain a mortgage bond... within 30 days. My time is running out but I’m close to getting the financing approved from my bank. I just need a few more days. Is it possible to extend the 30 day period and if so by when must this be done? I really don’t want to lose this house!

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Clarity at last! A new owner is not responsible for the municipal debt of the previous owner

10 October 2017,  Natalie Steenkamp

I’ve been following the running debate in the media over the last few years about whether the municipality can hold... a new owner responsible for the municipal debts of the previous owner. I understand now that the matter has been decided on by the Constitutional Court. But is it really resolved?

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Guide explaining the process of transferring your property

08 May 2017

A useful informative guide on the process of selling / buying your property, explaining the process and the roles of... all the parties involved. 

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Guide on municipal accounts and rates clearance certificates

08 May 2017

A useful informative guide on the process of obtaining a municipal rates clearance certificate, explained in a visual step-by-step process. 

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Want to sell a portion of your farm? Don’t count your chickens before you have consent

11 August 2016

With the continuing drought I can no longer afford to run my entire farming operation and would like to sell... off a portion of my farm. However, as I understand it I may not subdivide my land. What is the legal position, and is there any manner in which I can do this?

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