What Happens If You Buy A Property And The Owner Dies Before The Transfer Is Complete?
With the excitement of buying a new home comes a lot of known and unknown stress, but one risk we cannot sometimes foresee is the death of a Property Owner / Seller in a Sale Agreement. So what happens to you, a Purchaser, when the Owner/Seller passes away before an...
What is a Usufruct and Why is it Important?
Many South Africans who own property want to ensure that the rights of their loved ones are protected concerning the property. They want to ensure their loved ones have control of the property, enjoy the benefits of the property, and reduce the possibility of any...
Not Happy with the CSOS order? Here’s your next step…
It is a common cause that disputes may arise between members of community schemes. It is therefore paramount that provisions need to be in place to facilitate the dispute resolution process when the need arises. The Community Schemes Ombud Services, known as CSOS, was...
Security Deposits – Where Does it Go?
One of the first roadblocks prospective tenants face when looking for property to rent is the security deposit. The purpose of a security deposit is to protect the landlord against any possible damage the tenant might cause or to cover the costs should any other...
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