The purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the seller. The property is transferred into the purchaser’s name. A month later, there is heavy rainfall and they realise that the

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Saving for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning, yet it is fraught with challenges and pitfalls, especially in a dynamic economic landscape like South Africa’s. With the right