Introduction: When engaging in property transactions in South Africa, the spotlight typically falls on essential contract terms such as party capacity, property description, and purchase
This article examines the case of Pillay and Another v Moonsamy and Another heard in the Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban. Introduction to Encroachment Law Encroachment
Introduction: When it comes to properties equipped with gas installations, ensuring safety is paramount. Gas compliance certificates are crucial for property transfers to confirm that
Introduction: Joint ownership of property, especially within families, is a common arrangement. However, what happens when the relationship sours and the co-owners can’t agree on
The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (the Act) mandates sellers to disclose defects in a property to potential buyers. Failure to disclose known defects,
In legal terms, a personal servitude refers to the right granted to a specific person (known as the holder) to utilize and enjoy someone else’s
A client asked what she should do about a house she and her life partner bought together. There is a bond over the property, and
A non-resident asked me if he could buy property in South Africa. Favourable exchange rates and a world-renowned deeds registration system have encouraged foreigners to
The Property Practitioners Act came into effect on 1 February 2022. The Act provides, amongst other things, for the regulation of property practitioners, transformation of
Under the lockdown provisions (contemplated by the Disaster Management Act) “A person may not be evicted from his or her land or home or have
