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Public property auctions can be a double-edged sword

20 September 2024,  Tazné Adams

A sale in execution is known as a public auction held by the Sheriff of the Court once a writ... of execution has been issued to attach and sell immovable (and moveable) property. 

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A practical guide for first-time home buyers

06 February 2024

Purchasing your first home is a big financial and emotional step. Before you jump in, take a moment to think... about 7 important aspects when purchasing your first home.

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Must a sectional title scheme developer also pay levies?

21 November 2023,  Corlia van Zyl

Uncover the financial responsibilities of sectional title scheme developers—do they need to contribute to levies, or not?

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The practicalities of a sectional title scheme

21 November 2023,  Deonay Scholtz

Uncover the potential of investing in sectional title development with insights on the increasing popularity of such schemes, and gain... practical guidance on the process from acquisition to individual unit transfers.

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Right-of-way servitude and how to register it?

21 November 2023

Exploring the practical importance of registering a right-of-way servitude, the definition, creation, and the considerations surrounding its lapse or cancellation.

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Can Sectional Owners install Solar Panels at their Unit in a Sectional Title Scheme?

21 November 2023

In response to severe power cuts in South Africa, sectional owners are exploring alternative and renewable power solutions to mitigate... the impact of loadshedding, prompting questions about the legalities and requirements for installing solar panels at sectional units.

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The when, what and how of estate agent commission

12 October 2021

We’ve put our house in the market and have an estate agent that is helping us sell our property. However,... we have also told our friends that we are selling should anyone know of an interested buyer. But what happens if we get a buyer independent from our estate agent? Must we still pay agent’s commission?

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Can I institute legal action on behalf of my body corporate?

07 June 2019,  Corlia van Zyl

I live in a sectional title that used to have beautiful common property areas. The last year or two though,... owners have been causing damage to these garden areas and walkways and the body corporate is doing nothing to stop it. Can I take legal action against the owners that are causing the damage or can only the body corporate do something?

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Stacey Bartlett on MedFM: the legalese of buying property

09 April 2019,  Stacey Bartlett

Stacey Bartlett, your personal property law advisor, recently spoke on MedFM 104.1 about the legal process involved when buying property. 

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Cleopatra Mukhari on MedFM: the legalese of selling property

20 March 2019,  Cleopatra Mukhari

Cleopatra Mukhari, your personal property law advisor, recently spoke on MedFM 104.1 about the legal process when you're selling property... - and how it all fits together. 

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Corlia van Zyl on MedFM: sectional titles

07 February 2019,  Corlia van Zyl

On MedFM 104.1 Corlia van Zyl, your personal property advisor, discussed the A-Z of sectional titles to help us understand... this common property phenomenon better.

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Is BEE compliance a legal requirement for estate agents?

08 August 2018

I run a small estate agency in town. I’ve recently listened to a radio discussion that implied estate agencies will... also have to be BEE compliant and get a BEE certificate. Is this true? I’m a small agency and cannot imagine that BEE compliance would be applicable to my business?

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