Douglas is a founding member of PH Attorneys and a Director of the Property Practice Group of the firm where he heads up the Practice Group and has more than 30 years’ experience in various fields of law.
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Stacey is a Director in the Property Practice Group of PH Attorneys where she heads up the specialised Bond Centre division, established to allow a streamlined approach to mortgage bonds and bond cancellations for the benefit of clients and financial institutions.
Libo is a Director in the Property Practice Group who specialises in property transfers while engaging with Estate Agents and assisting Correspondent Attorneys in all aspects of conveyancing - from registration of townships, sectional title schemes, to property subdivisions and consolidations .
Corlia is the Director and Head of the Transfer and Development Centre in the Property Practice Group. With a strong focus on property transfers and registrations, her expertise shines through. She possesses a distinct passion for the intricate world of township and sectional title scheme registration, as well as property subdivisions and consolidations.
Natalie Steenkamp is a seasoned Director in the Property Practice Group, specialising in property transfers and registrations. With a wealth of experience in the field, Natalie's expertise lies in facilitating smooth and efficient property transactions.
Cleopatra is a Director within the specialised Bond Centre of the Property Practice Group, a division responsible for commercial property finance bonds, home loan bonds, agricultural bonds and wealth bonds from the country’s top five banks and other financial institutions. She specialises in various areas of property law, mortgage bonds, antenuptial and postnuptial agreements and other related aspects regarding property.
Tazné is an Associate in the Property Practice Group, where she is involved in bond registrations and cancellations.
Carl is a Candidate Legal Practitioner in the Property Practice Group specialising in Property Transfers and Registrations.
Deonay is a Candidate Legal Practitioner in the Property Practice Group assisting with property transfers and registrations, servitudes, antenuptial contracts and sectional title schemes.
Uncover the financial responsibilities of sectional title scheme developers—do they need to contribute to levies, or not?
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.
Exploring the practical importance of registering a right-of-way servitude, the definition, creation, and the considerations surrounding its lapse or cancellation.
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.
Delving into the complexities of communal living within a sectional title scheme, and the concerns and legalities surrounding a neighbour's proposal to hold a sacrificial slaughter as an offering to ancestral spirits.
Dealing with real estate in a deceased estate can be a complex and emotionally challenging process for heirs. In such a situation, understanding the available options, addressing cash shortfalls, and resolving disputes are essential steps in the administration of the deceased’s assets. In this article we shed light on these crucial aspects and provide guidance to heirs on facing these challenges.
An item that is often overlooked when buying or selling property is the issue of VAT and whether such is payable and by whom. Property sale agreements generally stipulate how this should be dealt with, but just as often, agreements can be silent on the issue of VAT. So, what then is the correct position?
Buying or selling property is a significant step in any individual's life, but when it comes to cohabiting partners, the process can be even more complex. Cohabitation, where an unmarried couple lives together, brings its own unique set of considerations when it comes to property transactions. In this article, we will discuss the essential aspects that cohabiting partners should consider when buying or selling property together.
Can the body corporate of a section title reveal to owners that an employee has a criminal record for a serious crime? This is a question we receive more often than would be expected from body corporates. So, what is the answer, can they, or can’t they reveal this information?
Closely related to the recent greylisting of South Africa is the passing late in 2022 of the new General Laws Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Act, 22 of 2022 (“Amendment Act”). The Amendment Act introduces several key changes to areas of law affecting trusts, companies and non-profit organisations in an attempt to tighter regulate these entities seen as prevalent to abuse for illicit criminal activities. Importantly for estate agents, changes have al...