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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
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
VAT on Short-Term Lettings and Commissions
Are you acting as agent or principal—and what would be the pragmatic approach? There are very few people across the world who
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
Understanding Living Wills
When one thinks of a will, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a last will and testament. This type