
Whose Permission Is Necessary To Sell A House From A Deceased Estate
Category Buying and Selling Property
When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration

What You Need To Know About The New Housing Consumer Protection Act
Category Building or buying a new home?
The main aim of the Act, like that of the current Act, is to provide for the protection of housing consumers, in other words, those for whom homes are built.

What You Need To Know About The New Expropriation Bill
Category Buying and Selling Property
On Thursday 24 January 2025, the Expropriation Bill was signed into law.

Q4 2024 Home Loan Data Points Towards A More Positive SA Property Market In 2025
Category Property Market News
The latest fourth-quarter 2024 (Q4 2024) home loan data, released by ooba Home Loans, paints a positive picture for the property market.

Is A Beetle Compliance Certificate Compulsory?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Under South African law, the transfer of property is subject to a seller – or purchaser, if otherwise agreed – obtaining various COC’s (compliance certificates)

What You Need To Know About Sureties, Guarantees & Co-Signatories In Residential Lease Agreements
Category Rental Information
In the world of residential property rentals, sureties often play a vital role in providing security for lease agreements

What You Need To Know About Rental Scams In South Africa
Category Rental Information
Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa.

Tenant Arrested or Conducting Illegal Activity – What is the Landlord’s Responsibility?
Category Legal Information
Navigating these situations can be challenging, with legal implications for both the landlord and the agent.

How Long Can a Residential Tenant Stay Without Paying Rent in South Africa?
Category Rental Information
In South Africa, the legal process for managing rent arrears and evicting tenants involves specific steps to ensure fair treatment for both parties.

Swimming pools and the law: Ensure it is compliant.
Category Home Owners
A popular addition to homes and security complexes, swimming pools provide leisure, enhance a property’s aesthetic appeal, and generally increase re-sale value.