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Who Owns Your Home—the Bank, or You?
With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged
Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and
The Costs of Deceased Estates Explained
An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased
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
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