Buying Property in South Africa: A Simple Guide for Foreign and Non-Resident Buyers
Category Buying and Selling Property
South Africa remains a popular spot for international buyers looking for vacation homes, retirement spots, or investments.
Buying a Farm? What to include in the "Due Diligence"
Category Buying and Selling Property
Whether you are buying the entire business or just the assets, you need to be absolutely sure about what you are getting into before you sign any paperwork.
Guesthouse Valuation & Due Diligence: What Buyers Need to Know
Category Buying and Selling Property
Unlike a standard residential property, a guesthouse is evaluated as a dual asset: both as real estate (bricks and mortar) and as a going-concern business.
Buyer's Remorse: When Property Excitement Turns to Stress
Category Buying and Selling Property
Feeling regret after buying property is totally normal. It usually happens when you start worrying that you overpaid, picked the wrong neighbourhood
Selling a House with a Tenant Inside: What You Need to Know
Category Buying and Selling Property
Selling a property that currently has a tenant living in it happens all the time. When done right, it's pretty straightforward.
Are Verbal Property Deals Binding? A Recent Court Case Explained
Category Buying and Selling Property
In South Africa, there has been a long-standing rule: all property sale agreements must be in writing.
Property Sales & Building Plans: Is a Seller Legally Required to Provide Approved Plans?
Category Buying and Selling Property
One of the most common questions in property transactions is: "Is the seller legally required to provide approved building plans?"
The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Credit: Why Your Credit Score Matters More Than You Think
Category Buying and Selling Property
Buying your first home is a major milestone, but many buyers make the mistake of focusing solely on the property and their monthly budget.
Update on Marital Property Law: The "Husband’s Domicile" Rule
Category Buying and Selling Property
Because this ruling involves changing the common law, it still needs to be confirmed by the Constitutional Court before it becomes final.
Buyer Beware: When A Property Defect Is The Buyer's Problem
Category Buying and Selling Property
There’s an old saying: "A buyer needs a hundred eyes, but a seller needs none.