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March 18, 2019

WHAT DOES 2019 HAVE IN STORE FOR THE ECONOMY AND THE PROPERTY MARKET?

There is no doubt that 2018 was a very challenging year for both the economy and the property market. As 2019 is in full swing, you […]
February 20, 2019

RENTING PROPERTY UNDER DEBT REVIEW

“I’ve been struggling to pay off my debt and to manage my finances. As a result, I am now under debt review. Can I still rent […]
February 20, 2019

TIPS FOR RENTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY

Regardless of whether the property you are renting out is a studio apartment, a cottage at the back of the garden or an entire estate, the […]
February 20, 2019

PLANNING YOUR ESTATE AS NEWLYWEDS

For newlyweds, one of the most important tasks to attend to is estate planning. The estate planning will depend on what the couple wants and what […]
February 20, 2019

WHO PAYS FOR THE CHILD AFTER DIVORCE?

When couples divorce it’s often the children that feel the brunt of it. Sometimes it’s the other person in the relationship that suffers economically. Hence the […]
January 25, 2019

WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS NEEDED FOR BUYING A PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA?

You’ve scoured the web for what feels like weeks, and you’ve finally found your dream home! You’ve put in your offer, and it’s been accepted. But […]
January 25, 2019

BUYING A PROPERTY ON AUCTION

Properties sold on auction is not necessarily the bargain buy everyone seems to think it is. This is because the property on auction isn’t necessarily being […]
January 25, 2019

CHOOSING GUARDIANS FOR YOUR MINOR CHILDREN

My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I […]
January 25, 2019

HOW DO I REGISTER A TRUST?

A trust is an agreement between the person who owns the assets and the appointed trustees. A trust can be a good way to preserve your […]
November 23, 2018

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DEAL WITH COLLATION IN YOUR WILL?

The South Africa common law presumption of collation (collatio bonorum) is alive and well. This presumption is rooted in the belief that a testator intended that […]
November 23, 2018

WHEN MUST YOU CONSULT THE FAMILY ADVOCATE?

You may consult the Family Advocate if you have a dispute relating to either the best interests of a child and/or parental responsibilities and rights. Other […]
November 23, 2018

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER?

Buying a property is a rather big deal, which is why you should be sure that you are able to afford it before you end up […]
November 23, 2018

DIVORCE, MAINTENANCE AND THE LAW

Maintenance is that part of the divorce order which is not a final determination of the rights of the parties, however, as long as there exists […]
October 22, 2018

CAN I AVOID A DRAWN-OUT LEGAL BATTLE WHEN I GET DIVORCED?

Normal procedure in an opposed divorce: Divorce proceedings can lead to a long, drawn-out and very expensive procedure if the parties are not able to reach […]
October 22, 2018

THE TERMINATION OF JOINT OWNERSHIP

Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners cannot divide the joint property while […]
October 22, 2018

MANAGING DISPUTES OVER A DECEASED RELATIVE’S ESTATE

If someone leaves a sizeable estate behind, it may cause conflict among the possible heirs. The help of an attorney, when settling an estate after a […]
October 22, 2018

IS MEDIATION MORE COST-EFFECTIVE THAN LITIGATION?

Litigation is the primary method of dispute resolution in the South African justice system. Essentially, litigation is the institutionalised process adopted by the court system as […]
September 25, 2018

THE SALE AGREEMENT: CAN I USE THE COOLING-OFF PERIOD IF I CHANGE MY MIND?

The Consumer Protection Act has some serious implications for agents selling property – for one, a disgruntled purchaser can get out of a sale agreement within […]
September 25, 2018

SHOULD I PLAN MY ESTATE AS A YOUNG ADULT?

It is very important for you to plan your estate, which could include a living will, a last will and a living trust. This can help […]
September 25, 2018

DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEBTOR

Going about collecting debt can be a stressful and confusing business. It only gets more frustrating when someone who owes you money doesn’t pay it back. […]