Property Law

May 17, 2019

SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? HOW TO STAGE YOUR HOME

If you want to ensure that your property sells quickly, staging your home could help. If you stage your home, you are presenting it in the […]
May 17, 2019

PRIVATE USE OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES

This article will provide a brief overview of how the abstraction and usage of groundwater resources are regulated, with specific reference to the Cape Town Metropole […]
May 2, 2019

SALE OF PROPERTY AGREEMENTS: TYPES OF CLAUSES

Non-refundable or Forfeiture Clause Sellers are sometimes sold on the idea of including a non-refundable deposit clause in the Contract of Sale. More often than not, […]
January 8, 2019

BUYING PROPERTY ONLINE

We all know the hassle of moving, even if it is just around the corner. Due to family reasons, employment opportunities, or university studies, it is […]
January 8, 2019

HIJACKED BUILDINGS

As an owner of a building, trying to evict the hijackers and their tenants can often be without success. Hijacked buildings are when the legal owner […]
January 8, 2019

CAN TRUSTEES BAN YOUR PET IN A SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEME?

Problems around the ownership of pets are common amongst owners of sectional title properties, but while laws may be imposed by the trustees of the homeowners’ […]
January 8, 2019

BEFORE LEASING, INCLUDE THESE IN THE AGREEMENT

If you consider leasing out your property, it is important not to overlook any requirement and expectations you may have of the incoming tenant. A basic […]
January 8, 2019

TIPS FOR RENTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY

Regardless of whether the property you are renting out is a studio apartment, a cottage at the back of the garden or an entire estate, the […]
August 31, 2018

CAN THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPERTY BE STOPPED?

The provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) granted a permit in terms of Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 for the demolition […]
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies
X