271. Latent and patent defects and the voetstoots clause

What is the effect of a voetstoots clause in a Sale Contract on the discovery of undisclosed defects by the buyer on taking occupation of a property? When you buy something, there is an implied warrantee that the thing sold is free from any...

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272. Buying a property on Installment Sale

Selling property in the current market can prove to be frustrating. Many property sales are collapsing because the potential buyer is unable to obtain the necessary bond to cover the purchase price. In fact, as many as 50% of all bond...

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273. Affordability Calculator courtesy of Louwrens Koen Attorneys

Affordability Calculator This calculator calculates the maximum home loan that you can afford. Type in your details below, then click on the "calculate" button. ...

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274. Bond Repayments Calculator

Bond Repayments Calculator This calculator calculates the total monthly bond repayments on a property. Type in your details below, then click on the "calculate" button. --> ...

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275. Transfer and Bond Cost Calculator Courtesy of Louwrens Koen Attorneys and Conveyancers

South African Property Law and Conveyancing No Transfer Duty from Company, CC or Trust Transfers can take place from a Company, Close Corporation and Trust to its Shareholder / Member or Beneficiary free of...

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276. Download Offer to Purchase/Deed of Sale

Click here to download a comprehensive offer of purchase contract. OFFER TO PURCHASE In and between: ___________________________________ (Hereinafter referred to as "the Purchaser") And ___________________________________ (Hereinafter...

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277. Clauses of the Deed Of Sale

Click Here to download comprehensive free Deed of Sale The identities of the parties must be ascertainable. The seller need not be the owner; he may not yet have taken transfer of the property, but may be allowed to resell it. This must however...

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278. A Quick Checklist when completing an Offer to Purchase:

Click Here to Download Comprehensive Free Offer to Purchase Check that the description of the property is correct (as described in the title deed). Are all the buyers' & seller's details documented clearly? Check that the purchase price...

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279. What is a contract?

Click Here to Download Comprehensive Free Offer to Purchase/Deed of What is a contract? A contract is an agreement between two or more people in terms of which one party offers to do, deliver or not do something, and the other part accepts...

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280. WITNESSING OF CONTRACT

Click Here to download Comprehensive Free Offer to Purchase Contract In practice, most deeds of sale used by estate agents contain blank spaces for witness's signatures. It is however not a legal requirement that such a contract be witnessed. Only...

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