I Was Awarded The House In My Divorce But Now Need To Pay Transfer Duties?
Category Property Thought Of The Week
When X, recently divorced, approached her conveyancer with an instruction to register transfer of the property that was awarded to her in the divorce settlement
Timing In Agreements: Year-End Always Creates Delays In Property Transfers
Category Property Thought Of The Week
As we approach the festive season, remember to pay close attention to the dates inserted in agreements for the sale or purchase of immovable property.
What You Should Know When A Trust Is Party To A Sale Agreement
Category Property Thought Of The Week
The ABC Family Trust sells a sectional title unit to X.
Electronic Signatures and Deeds Registration
Category Property Thought Of The Week
Recently the first ever property transfer transaction was registered in a deeds office in South Africa where the seller’s Power of Attorney to Pass Transfer was
Amendments To Water By-law For Cape Town
Category Property Thought Of The Week
Towards the end of June this year, the City of Cape Town promulgated amendments to its Water By-law.
Co-owning A Property And The Bond
Category Property Thought Of The Week
Whether for financial or other reasons, people often invest in property as co-owners, whereby each owns an undivided share in the property. Many such buyers tak
Duet Houses: What You Need To Know
Category Property Thought Of The Week
The financial and security implications of duet home ownership (a sectional title scheme with two units) are attractive, but many owners mistakenly assume that
Water Crisis: Proposed Water By-Law For The Cape
Category Property Thought Of The Week
The City of Cape Town Water Dashboard reflects positive rising dam levels after the recent rains, but the Cape is still in dire need of much more. Suggested mea
NERSA Withdraws Private Generator Rules
Category Property Thought Of The Week
NERSA withdraws private generator rules The National Energy Regulator yesterday withdrew the draft rules, published in April this year, that sought to introduce
Immovable Property Sold To Settle Debt – Reserve Price Issue
Category Property Thought Of The Week
Amendments to the Rules of both the High Courts and Magistrates’ Courts regarding the sale in execution of immovable property came into effect in December 2017.