11. 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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12. Tips for Sectional Title Owners

  Show the same sort of consideration for your neighbours, as you would like them to show you.  Expect to play your part in running the Scheme - be a responsible and active member of the Body Corporate  Control loud noises and...

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13. Early Termination Interest

Any bond holder intending to sell or cancel their home loan should take heed of the following information. When the home loan is granted the normal period that the client will take to repay the bond is 20 years and the prevailing bond rate at that...

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14. Restrictions on Your Property.

Restrictions on Your Property. The use of every privately owned property in South Africa is subject to certain control measures, which may restrict you from making the changes you would like to make to your new home. If you are able to check...

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15. Zoning Of Land

Zoning Of Land Determining usage of property You may not use property for purposes other than that for which it is zoned - these zonings generally being residential, commercial or industrial. However, it is possible to apply for rezoning...

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16. What is involved if a seller or purchaser wants to have a title deed condition removed. What is the cost? How long does it take?

What is involved if a seller or purchaser wants to have a title deed condition removed. What is the cost? How long does it take? There are two options available. Firstly, one can make application to the High Court for a court order that the...

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17. Fixtures and Fitting Explained

  A buyer who purchases immovable property legally acquires the land together with all permanent improvements on the land. Permanent improvements include not only the physical structure but also items, which are permanently attached to the...

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18. Procedure for Transferring Ownership of Property in South Africa

Procedure for Transferring Ownership of Property              Most properties which are sold have an existing bond registered over the property and most Purchasers obtain a bond to purchase a property. When...

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19. HOW LONG SHOULD A TRANSFER TAKE

 An interesting article appeared in this months De Rebus (the S A Attorneys Journal). The article written by Lizelle Kilbourn, a conveyancer, dealt with the questions of how long a "typical transfer" of property should take and how long...

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20. Blank Spaces in Contract

All standard deeds of sale used by estate agents contain blank spaces which have to be completed relating for example to the amount of the purchase price, the date of occupation, the occupational rental payable etc. One of the parties to the...

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