Conveyancing is the legal term for the process whereby a person, company, close corporation or trust becomes the registered and legal owner of immovable property and ensures that this ownership cannot be challenged. Conveyancing in South Africa can only be
My neighbour’s noise is a nuisance
So it’s the third night this week you can’t sleep because your new neighbour seems to enjoy playing loud rock music with his band late at night. Normally you wouldn’t mind. However, being kept up till 2am every morning is
Co-owning property with someone else: The ups and downs
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing the property into physical portions for their exclusive use. It is thus commonly referred
Is the tenant or landlord responsible for the water leaks?
Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The simple answer is that tenants can generally only be held responsible for repairs/replacement on the property if the
What is the sale agreement?
Whenever you buy or sell a house you will encounter the sale agreement, which is also called an “offer to purchase”. This is a contract between a buyer and seller and covers the terms and conditions governing the sale of
Cancelling a lease agreement early
If you want to end your contract early, this can only be done “in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply” – or if there’s a clause in the contract that allows for early cancellation, or
Important steps for the transfer of property
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property, these include: 1. Instruction. A conveyancer receives the instruction to transfer the property. 2. Communication. The conveyancer communicates with
Noticed your levy statement is reflecting an extra levy this month?
Compiled by Monique Oosthuizen You have opened your levy statement this month and, to your dismay, noticed that the levy fee has increased. Scanning through the line items, you notice the following: “CSOS levy” “Monthly levy” “Reserve fund levy” So,
Is CSOS the answer to our SOS?
It’s estimated that already some 2 million households live in 550 000 sectional title complexes countrywide. With an average of 4 members per household, that constitutes to approximately 8 million people, with different temperament and values, living in very close proximity
Does the “cooling off” period apply to all sale agreements?
The cooling off period in sale agreements allows property buyers to change their minds, should they later realise that they do not want to do through with the sale. In South African Property Law, in terms of Section 29 of