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Are You Obligated to Pay Arrear Levies When Purchasing a Sectional Title Unit? Part 1
Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act
Registered Antenuptial Contracts vs Agreements Between Spouses
The term ‘antenuptial contract’ can refer to either an informal contract or a contract complying with the formalities required by s 87
Understanding Estate Massing in Community of Property Marriages
In community of property marriages, spouses often combine their estates, or mass their estates, to ensure that certain assets go to specific
Gold Is at Record Levels—What Now?
Although gold is known as a ‘safe-haven’ investment, normal fundamentals still apply. The gold price recently reached another all-time high, prompting investors
Tenant ‘Red Flags’ and How to Avoid Them
The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in
To Claim or Not to Claim—VAT, That Is…
Some vehicles you cannot claim VAT on, some you can—and knowing the difference can save you a lot of money. When can
Can a Creditor Sell the Home of a Debtor to Recover Outstanding Debt?
Most South Africans today, are overburdened and overwhelmed with debt and are struggling to repay creditors. According to recent statistics, a third
Contractual Consequences of Breaking Off an Engagement
Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to
How a Latin Phrase Affected a Recent Property Dispute Case
In essence, the Latin phrase nec vi, nec clam, nec precario translates to “without force, without secrecy, and without permission”. According to