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September 11, 2020
Published by client-admin at September 11, 2020
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Buying real estate is more than finding the right home or location for your business – owning property is an investment that holds more benefits than you […]
September 11, 2020
Published by client-admin at September 11, 2020
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Have you ever heard about the Sheriff of the Court coming to collect your assets and auctioning it off in order to cover your unpaid debt? Is it legal […]
September 11, 2020
Published by client-admin at September 11, 2020
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Buying a house is a big decision, one in which the buyer will have invested numerous hours of research, planning and careful consideration. It makes sense then that a buyer would want […]
September 11, 2020
Published by client-admin at September 11, 2020
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I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a Will for me as my most recent Will no longer reflected my wishes. My attorney emailed the Will to me with clear instructions as […]
August 12, 2020
Published by client-admin at August 12, 2020
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Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people will make in their lives. It makes sense then that this endeavour should be approached […]
August 12, 2020
Published by client-admin at August 12, 2020
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A business interruption insurance policy typically caters for a decrease in turnover or profit (depending on the type of cover); an increase in operating expenses and […]
August 12, 2020
Published by client-admin at August 12, 2020
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2020 has been an unpredictable year, to say the least. Each new week seems to hold its own uncertainties and concerns. In such times, it is […]
August 12, 2020
Published by client-admin at August 12, 2020
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In these difficult economic circumstances, you may find yourself in a position where you are unable to pay your debt. The National Credit Act makes provision […]
July 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at July 13, 2020
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The property market for 2020 initially proved to be a buyers’ market. Though with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown’s effects on […]
July 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at July 13, 2020
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We’ve all seen it in movies and novels: A young unsuspecting person wakes up one day to find out that they had been left an extraordinarily […]
July 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at July 13, 2020
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Vis major clauses Many businesses will seek to rely on the enforcement of vis major clauses to relieve their performance of certain obligations resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. The […]
July 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at July 13, 2020
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During March 2020, the South African Cabinet approved the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) for submission to Parliament. The Bill proposes amendments to the […]
June 9, 2020
Published by client-admin at June 9, 2020
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The real estate industry has always been known for utilising the latest technologies available to bring buyers and sellers together. From announcements at Town Hall gatherings […]
June 9, 2020
Published by client-admin at June 9, 2020
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South Africa has been experiencing very slow economic growth and international rating agencies have subsequently downgraded South Africa’s investment outlook to “junk status”. This, and a […]
June 9, 2020
Published by client-admin at June 9, 2020
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In the case of CM v EM it was held in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (“SCA”), case number 10861/2018, that: “The value of the […]
June 9, 2020
Published by client-admin at June 9, 2020
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Common Law position – in absence of a “force majeure” clause A force majeure is an act of God or man (such as a war, strike, […]
May 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at May 13, 2020
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Knowing who’s in the lead when it comes to the property market is difficult. The traditional progression used to be: Finish your studies; find a job […]
May 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at May 13, 2020
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In the light of the grave impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has on the global economy and the brutal reality that businesses and companies might not […]
May 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at May 13, 2020
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In general, the admissibility of evidence is dependent on whether the evidence is relevant to a fact in issue in the case. In DPP v Kilbourne the court held that […]
May 13, 2020
Published by client-admin at May 13, 2020
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The last few weeks have seen huge changes in the way we live our lives. The demand for wills has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, which […]
April 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at April 7, 2020
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“…we may be about to see a shift of generational proportions toward [an]… array of real estate demands, ironically induced – at least partially – by […]
April 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at April 7, 2020
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In recent years the internet has transformed the commercial landscape and redefined the way we do business. The movement away from traditional paper and ink has […]
April 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at April 7, 2020
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You really meant to get around to updating your Will after your wedding… the birth of your child… your divorce… your big move… but you just […]
April 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at April 7, 2020
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The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has caused major disruptions worldwide since its outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The virus has also recently […]
February 28, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2020
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Selling your property can often cause your hands to get itchy, as it is one of the biggest financial assets you will deal with. But more often than not, rushing into the sale […]
February 28, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2020
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What makes a workplace successful, is not the combination of degrees and the work- experience of the employees, but their attitudes towards their work, their co-workers, and clients. Even […]
February 28, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2020
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The first steps that need to be taken in order to start a new business may be a bit daunting, but with the right resources, you […]
February 28, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2020
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One of the best ways to become better prepared is to put life’s most essential documents in place. No one really wants to think about serious […]
February 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 7, 2020
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For more than three-quarters of South Africa, renting a home is the answer to their residential needs. Many tenants, though, are falling into the cracks of […]
February 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 7, 2020
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Bob Hewitt a former South African tennis star, has recently made headlines again after his failed bid to be released on parole. Hewitt was initially granted […]
February 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 7, 2020
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Insurance is a contract in terms of which the insurer undertakes, in return for the payment of a price or a premium by the insured, to […]
February 7, 2020
Published by client-admin at February 7, 2020
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Selling your property can often cause your hands to get itchy, or ants to start roaming where they have no business being. But more often than […]
November 8, 2019
Published by Admin at November 8, 2019
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Summary: A Living Will contains written instructions to your family and medical professionals with regards to your wishes about medical treatment in circumstances in which you […]
November 8, 2019
Published by Admin at November 8, 2019
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For more than three-quarters of South Africa, renting a home is the answer to their residential needs. Many tenants, though, are falling into the cracks of the rental market […]
November 8, 2019
Published by Admin at November 8, 2019
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Selling your property can often cause your hands to get itchy, or ants to start roaming where they have no business being. But more often than […]
November 8, 2019
Published by Admin at November 8, 2019
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Summary: Insurance is an integral part of the functioning of society. It is designed to protect people against the occurrence of undesirable risk, in that the insurer renders to the insured payment of […]