PROPERTY LAW ARTICLES
FLISP assists first-time homeowners and homebuyers
If you are a first-time homebuyer, did you know that you may qualify for a subsidy to buy your first home and save thousands over
The low down on lawful evictions
Housing is a vital and primary need for each person. As most of us acquire accommodation by lease or through home loans or even through
Should I buy property in my name or a trust?
I am often asked whether it is better to purchase property in a company or a trust, than in your personal name. This depends on
Spoliation
It is a reality that when faced with a tenant who falls into arrears, some landlords consider taking the law into their own hands, for
Can I evict my tenant without a court order?
A client asked “if my lease contains a clause whereby the tenant agrees to immediate eviction without legal documentation should he fail to pay the
Buying And Selling A House
“Caveat emptor” – Let the buyer beware! Seek legal advice before you sign any deed of sale or offer to purchase With due acknowledgement to
Conveyancing
The term “conveyancing” describes the legal process whereby rights in fixed property are registered in the deeds office. These rights include ownership, mortgage, servitude, mineral
Cooling Off Period
Be cool – the right of cooling off In our law a person usually can’t get out of a contract simply because he changes his
When you sell your house, don’t use the estate agent’s standard sale agreement
In light of the continuing increase in values of immovable property in recent times it is prudent to have an attorney draft the sale agreement
Protection for unmarried couples who buy a home
With interest rates still low and home prices soaring, more and more couples are committing to home ownership before committing to marriage. But there are