
HOA's May Exclusively Partner & Earn Money From Estate Agency Property Sales
Category Buying and Selling Property
The latest Supreme Court ruling makes allowance for community schemes to enter into partnership with estate agencies and earn money from property sales

Housing Consumer Protection Bill
Category Buying and Selling Property
A Bill, replacing the Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 (the Act), was published for comment

What You Need To Know About A Suspensive Condition In A Property Sales Agreement
Category Buying and Selling Property
It is true that a suspensive condition or condition precedent (same thing) can appear quite daunting and legalistic to understand

The Correct Valuation Of The Property For Sale Is In Buyer's Market Of Critical Importance
Category Buying and Selling Property
With the current trend in the residential property market favouring buyers over sellers

Property Sale Agreement - What You Need To Know About The 72 Hour Clauses
Category Buying and Selling Property
In most, if not all, Offers to Purchase and signed Deeds of Sale, a 72-hour escape clause, or continued marketing waiver or clause, will be found

Property Transfers And Trust Account Theft: A R720 000 Warning
Category Buying and Selling Property
"The issue of whether a conveyancing attorney receives the money as the agent of the seller, or of the purchaser, or of both, or as trustee for both

New FICA Rules - Changing The Way Estate Agents Have To Apply FICA Legislation
Category Buying and Selling Property
Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act came into effect in October 2017.

Understanding The Types Of Estate Agent Mandates And Their Respective Terms
Category Buying and Selling Property
One of the most important purposes of signing an estate agent mandate is to create a binding agreement between the estate agent and the seller

Buyers & Sellers Beware - Fraud Is a Growing Threat In SA Real Estate Market
Category Buying and Selling Property
Buying and selling property is both a complex and daunting process with a number of potential pitfalls which could compromise a sale. The rapid increase of con

Can Trustees Be Held Personally Liable In Property Sales?
Category Buying and Selling Property
It is very important for anyone selling or buying property to/from a trust to have your lawyer check upfront that you are adequately protected by the terms of t