
Developer's Illegal Building - Demolish Or Go To Jail
Category Legal Update
30 Days Thats how long a property developer will spend in the local lock-up unless he demolishes illegal building works.

Show Day Safety
Category Security
Home owners and estate agents will agree that arranging an open day to help sell your home is an excellent way to introduce your property to prospective buyers.

Eight Points To Consider Before Buying Property
Category Buying Property
Getting pre-qualified with your lender simply means getting an idea of the price range you can afford. Your overall household debt should not be more than

Tenants Rights And Responsibilities
Category Rental Rights
The obligations of tenants as well as landlords are covered in statutory, as well as non-statutory law in South Africa.

20 Reasons Why Homebuyers Should Use A Mortgage Originator
Category Bond Origination Services
Secure approvals: better chance of approval by submitting to multiple lenders (ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank, FNB and Ithala Bank)

Legal Opinion - Can A Body Corporate Issue A Traffic Fine Within A Complex?
Category Legal Opinion
The Sectional Title Act makes provision for two sets of rules to regulate sectional title schemes, namely management rules and conduct rules.

Can An Interest-Free Loan To Trust On Sale Of Property Give Rise To Donation Tax?
Category Legal Opinion
Interest-free loans are widely used in South Africa. If one transfers property to a trust by way of an interest-free loan

The Consumer Protection Act Cooling-Off Period
Category Consumer Protection Act Advice
An Offer to Purchase becomes a legal and binding Sale Agreement between a buyer and seller, the very instant that the seller signs the contract

Can You Be Held Responsible For A Previous Owners Unpaid Bills?
Category Property Advice
Can you imagine receiving notice that your electricity is going to be disconnected because the previous owner of your home owes the municipality money?

Tips For Keeping Pets Safe And Calm On Guy Fawkes Night
Category Lifestyle - Pets
Mid-November traditionally heralds the start of firework season, a time of joyous celebration for some, but for others, a time of despair.