Rate Clearance Certificates and What Municipalities Can’t Do
Introduction A rate clearance certificate is a legal document confirming that all municipal property rates, taxes, service fees, and levies have been paid in full. This certificate is essential for property transactions as it is required by law to transfer...
Buying a property through a South African company
Introduction We often hear that people buying a property in South Africa through a company, can have several legal implications, and it’s essential to understand them from the outset. There are also a number of aspects that should be in place and if not could...
Agricultural Land: The Struggle For Subdivision
The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act regulates the subdivision of agricultural land in South Africa 70 of 1970 (hereafter “the Act”), which was repealed by the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Repeal Act 64 of 1998 (hereafter “the Repeal...
Inter Vivos Vs Testamentary Trusts
A trust is an arrangement that is set up and registered, whereby the trustees hold assets, without owning such assets, and where such assets are held for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. When dealing with the administration of property there are...
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