Apart from paying off a bond on a rental property, property investors/landlords are usually also paying for homeowner’s insurance. What is homeowner’s insurance? Homeowner’s insurance covers the...
PRIVATE USE OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE CAPE TOWN METROPOLE: HOW IS IT REGULATED?
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 which has made headlines over the...
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING A PROPERTY
You’ve searched far and wide for the perfect home for you and your family, and you’ve finally found it, or so you thought. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is as overwhelming as it is...
THE ECONOMY AND THE PROPERTY MARKET IN 2019
There is no doubt that 2018 was a very challenging year for both the economy and the property market. As 2019 is in full swing, you can’t help but wonder what challenges this year will hold for both...
TYPES OF HOME INSURANCE
You’ve searched everywhere for the perfect home and you’ve finally found it and made it your own. But what if something were to happen to your home? This is where home insurance comes in. Home ins...
WHEN DOES A FOREIGN SYSTEM OF LAW APPLY TO YOUR CONTRACT?
It is a requirement in the South African Law of Contract that, for a contract to come into existence, an offer to contract must be made by one party to the agreement (“the offeror”), which must th...
DIVORCE AND PROPERTY: THE TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AFTER A DIVORCE
When does a spouse, who is entitled to receive half share in immovable property, become the owner of that half share? Does ownership of the half share vest immediately upon granting of a divorce order...
HOW DO I CANCEL A LEASE?
What happens when a landlord or a tenant wants to cancel a lease? What rules and what legislation apply? What protection does the law provide? If you want to end your lease early, this can be done in ...
THE BASICS OF ESTATE DUTY
When a person dies, they leave behind an estate which includes everything they own. Estate Duty is payable on the estate of every person who dies and whose nett estate is in excess of R3,5 million. ...
DECEASED ESTATE TRANSFERS
During a person’s lifetime he/she will accumulate assets as well as liabilities. The assets can be immovable or movable assets or cash. Assets may include a house, vehicles furniture and cash. The l...