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Your guide to compliance certificates as a home owner
Legal
Your guide to compliance certificates as a home owner
08 Sep 2023
In South Africa, compliance certificates are essential documents that property sellers and landlords must obtain to ensure that their properties meet certain legal and safety standards. These certificates help protect both buyers and tenants by verifying that the property is safe and in compliance with relevant regulations.
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Homeowner Associations: What home owners, tenants and prospective buyers need to know
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Homeowner Associations: What home owners, tenants and prospective buyers need to know
23 Aug 2023
Homeowner associations (HOAs) are an integral part of many residential communities and complexes, offering a range of benefits and playing a crucial role in managing and maintaining the communal aspects of a complex or estate.
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How to evict non-paying tenants
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How to evict non-paying tenants
11 Aug 2023
While it can be a lengthy process to evict tenants who fail to pay their rent, there are procedures in place to make sure that both the tenant’s and the landlord’s rights are protected. Following the necessary steps is key to a hassle-free eviction process.
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Everything you need to know about property sales agreements
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Everything you need to know about property sales agreements
28 Jul 2023
In the world of property transactions, one crucial document serves as the cornerstone of the entire process—the property sales agreement. While it may seem intimidating at first, understanding its significance is essential for both buyers and sellers.
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Everything you need to know about property sales agreements
Legal
28 Jul 2023
Do tenants have the right to smoke cannabis in a rental property?
Legal
23 Mar 2023
Collect rent in cash? Make sure you stay compliant with money laundering rules
Legal
24 Jan 2023
Client funds intercepted? Law firms and estate agencies beware, as there is now nowhere to hide
Legal
17 Jan 2023
A guide to handling evictions
Legal
29 Nov 2022
If there’s no body corporate yet, who’s running your ST scheme?
Legal
18 Nov 2022
What happens if your landlord sells the property?
Legal
14 Nov 2022
Offer to purchase - a guide to what you need to know
Legal
31 Oct 2022
What you need to know about turning a freehold property into a sectional title
Legal
24 Oct 2022
A Comprehensive guide to buying property in a trust
Legal
14 Oct 2022
Sectional Title trustees cannot award themselves contracts
Legal
22 Sep 2022
Understanding conditional clause when buying (or selling) a property
Legal
14 Sep 2022
How to safely cancel a residential lease agreement
Legal
05 Sep 2022
A New bill will put government in charge of the deeds office
Legal
30 Aug 2022
Tax tips for homeowners
Legal
18 Aug 2022
Specialist loans can help protect value in sectional title schemes
Legal
16 Aug 2022
What is a legacy file, and why do you need one for your home?
Legal
29 Jun 2022
A guide to subletting
Legal
20 Jun 2022
6 Things you need to do when you want to add an additional story to your home
Legal
24 May 2022
When is eviction legal? All you need to know about dealing with problem tenants
Legal
05 May 2022
Insurance bascis - roof maintenance matters
Legal
26 Apr 2022
KZN Floods - The Impact on Rental Properties and Property in the Process of Being Purchased
Legal
21 Apr 2022
Creating sectional title conduct rules that work
Legal
25 Mar 2022
Insurance basics for sectional title schemes
Legal
22 Mar 2022
Debt collection in sectional titles - do it yourself or get a professional?
Legal
18 Mar 2022
Sectional Titles and the POPI Act - what you need to know
Legal
14 Mar 2022
Property ownership and marriage - what you need to know
Legal
21 Feb 2022
New Property Practitioners Act provides better protection for all
Legal
09 Feb 2022