Based on the general practice guidelines in real estate, there seem to be some generally accepted rules when it comes to permanent fixtures. In Macdonald Ltd Appellants v Radin, the…
It can be said that the appropriate time when a contract comes to an end is when the parties have satisfied their respective obligations, or when the parties have decided…
Recently we were instructed to attend to the transfer of ownership of the sectional title property in the Deeds Registries Office at Cape Town, and the Body Corporate of the…
Simply put, the maxim known as ”Huur Gaat Voor Koop” has the effect that an existing lease agreement that is in force is given preference to any subsequent sales of…
The basic definition of a lease agreement is one where a lessee gets the temporary use of the object in return for payment of rental to the lessor. By this…
Understanding the jurisdictional implications of your matter is an important part of the preliminary steps in legal proceedings. Certain matters cannot be heard in the Magistrates Court due to their…
Many South Africans are excited to purchase their first property but are unaware of the complex requirements the law places on both buyers and sellers of such property. Some individuals…
On 4 May 2021, the Department of Home Affairs published a new Green Paper for the Marriage Act. A Green Paper is the process of making a law that begins…
With the COVID-19 pandemic waging war against South Africa’s economy together with the uncertainty of many people’s financial future, more and more people are entering into discussions about how they…
South Africa’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Experts have predicted that the new variant of the COVID-19 virus, which has been found to be more contagious,…
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