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Do you know what you’re really paying to sell?
Read more: Do you know what you’re really paying to sell?If you are selling property in South Africa, check what costs you have to pay and if they’re applicable to you. Bond Costs Cancellation Costs: This is charged when you cancel your bond after selling your property. They total up […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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I AM BLACK LISTED!
Read more: I AM BLACK LISTED!There is no such thing as a black list. It simply means that there are negative data on your credit report that is hosted at a Credit Bureau. This negative data can be anything, from a collection on one of […]
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THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AMENDMENT ACT 1 of 2017
Read more: THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AMENDMENT ACT 1 of 2017There have been crucial and consequential developments with regards to ‘accountable institutions’ such as estate agencies, attorneys, and banks, in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act 1 of 2017 (“the Act”). The Act came into effect on 2 […]
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Differences between a living trust and a will trust
Read more: Differences between a living trust and a will trustVery often when people seek estate planning advice, they may be advised to consider a trust, but they are mostly advised to avoid the hassle of establishing a trust while they are alive (a living, or inter vivos, trust) and […]
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Level 4 water restrictions and tariffs update
Read more: Level 4 water restrictions and tariffs updateDear Resident, Level 4 water restrictions came into effect on 1 June 2017 in response to the ongoing drought that has resulted in critically low dam levels. The associated Level 4 tariffs and the annual tariff increases will come into effect on 1 July […]
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WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?
Read more: WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision illustrates once again how essential it is, before getting married, to have your attorney structure your antenuptial contract (ANC) correctly, and with as much detail as is needed for certainty. A […]
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WHY IS MY PROPERTY TRANSFER TAKING SO LONG?
Read more: WHY IS MY PROPERTY TRANSFER TAKING SO LONG?After signing a deed of sale, the purchasers often want to move into the property as soon as possible. When they are informed of the process involved prior to the property being transferred, this may damper their excitement. There may […]
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Vineyard Function – 14 March 2017
Read more: Vineyard Function – 14 March 2017Great night presenting with clever people. Talking property, estate planning, wills and financial planning. We offer a range of legal services: Administration of Trusts & Estates and Curatorships (applications and administration) Commercial , contracts and agreements Conveyancing Employment Law Evictions […]
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Who can park where in a sectional title scheme?
Read more: Who can park where in a sectional title scheme?When it comes to parking bays in a sectional title scheme it is important to keep in mind the type of ownership that one has in a sectional title scheme. Firstly, you will have full ownership of your section that […]
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THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013
Read more: THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, or “POPI”, promotes the protection of personal information which is processed by both public and private bodies. POPI was signed into law by the President of South Africa on 19 November […]
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I AM BLACK LISTED!
Read more: I AM BLACK LISTED!There is no such thing as a black list. It simply means that there are negative data on your credit report that is hosted at a Credit Bureau. This negative data can be anything, from a collection on one of […]
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THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AMENDMENT ACT 1 of 2017
Read more: THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AMENDMENT ACT 1 of 2017There have been crucial and consequential developments with regards to ‘accountable institutions’ such as estate agencies, attorneys, and banks, in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act 1 of 2017 (“the Act”). The Act came into effect on 2 […]
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Differences between a living trust and a will trust
Read more: Differences between a living trust and a will trustVery often when people seek estate planning advice, they may be advised to consider a trust, but they are mostly advised to avoid the hassle of establishing a trust while they are alive (a living, or inter vivos, trust) and […]
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Level 4 water restrictions and tariffs update
Read more: Level 4 water restrictions and tariffs updateDear Resident, Level 4 water restrictions came into effect on 1 June 2017 in response to the ongoing drought that has resulted in critically low dam levels. The associated Level 4 tariffs and the annual tariff increases will come into effect on 1 July […]
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WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?
Read more: WILL YOUR ANC PROTECT TRUST ASSETS ON DIVORCE?A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision illustrates once again how essential it is, before getting married, to have your attorney structure your antenuptial contract (ANC) correctly, and with as much detail as is needed for certainty. A […]
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WHY IS MY PROPERTY TRANSFER TAKING SO LONG?
Read more: WHY IS MY PROPERTY TRANSFER TAKING SO LONG?After signing a deed of sale, the purchasers often want to move into the property as soon as possible. When they are informed of the process involved prior to the property being transferred, this may damper their excitement. There may […]
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Vineyard Function – 14 March 2017
Read more: Vineyard Function – 14 March 2017Great night presenting with clever people. Talking property, estate planning, wills and financial planning. We offer a range of legal services: Administration of Trusts & Estates and Curatorships (applications and administration) Commercial , contracts and agreements Conveyancing Employment Law Evictions […]
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Who can park where in a sectional title scheme?
Read more: Who can park where in a sectional title scheme?When it comes to parking bays in a sectional title scheme it is important to keep in mind the type of ownership that one has in a sectional title scheme. Firstly, you will have full ownership of your section that […]