31. Taxes on the Transfer of Property

When residential land, or an interest therein is sold or transferred, either VAT or transfer duty is payable on the transaction. The issue of what "tax" is payable when a "property transaction" takes place, has become quite a complicated...

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32. REGISTERING PROPERTY IN THE NAME OF A MINOR

I am quite often asked for advice on the advisability of registering property in the name of minors (unmarried persons under the age of 18).  Parents sometimes wish to invest in property and register the property in their minor child's...

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33. Estate Agent Mandates

Estate agents are involved in the vast majority of property sales. The seller often grants an agent a mandate to sell his property for a specific price. Such a mandate may be verbal or in writing. Sometimes sellers have a change of heart...

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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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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