Articles
Historical Municipal Debt: A Thing of the Past for New Property Owners
The courts have finally come to the rescue! The North Gauteng High Court handed down a judgement on 7 November 2016 in the case of Chantelle Jordaan and Others v The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and Others.
Subdivision of Agricultural Land
Updated Draft Policy and Bill on the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land - seeks to protect and develop agricultural land for food security purposes and to better control the subdivision of agricultural land.
When Can Rectification of Sale Agreements for Land Be Done?
The appellate case of Tamryn Manor (Pty) Ltd v Stand 1192 Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd raised the Q: When is an agreement for the sale of land, on the face of it valid and compliant with the requirements of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981, capable of being rectified?
Conveyancing & Property Update, How well should you know your Conveyancer?
It is an all-too-common scenario. Paul sells his immovable property to Sue. The contract of sale requires Sue to pay a deposit to Paul's appointed conveyancer, where it will be held in trust pending transfer to the property to her.