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March 18, 2019
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
Published by SRA at January 25, 2019
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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
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
Published by SRA at November 23, 2018
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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
Published by SRA at November 23, 2018
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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
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
Published by SRA at November 23, 2018
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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
Published by Schnet_admin at October 22, 2018
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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
Published by Schnet_admin at October 22, 2018
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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
Published by Schnet_admin at October 22, 2018
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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
Published by Schnet_admin at October 22, 2018
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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 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
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
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. […]