1. "Voetstoots"

Almost every Deed of Sale/Offer to Purchase relating to the sale of immovable property contains a clause stating that the property is sold "voetstoots" (as is/as it stands). What is the effect of such a clause? Under the common law the...

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2. 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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3. 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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4. Choosing a Stand

Consider the following, when searching for the perfect stand on which to build your dream home:  Check the title deed to make sure that there is no building or zoning restrictions that would hamper your dreams, or servitudes that are...

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5. Choosing a Stand

Consider the following, when searching for the perfect stand on which to build your dream home:  Check the title deed to make sure that there is no building or zoning restrictions that would hamper your dreams, or servitudes that are...

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6. 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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7. Does a minor selling or purchasing property have to be assisted by his guardian(s) when signing the Offer to Purchase?

Does a minor selling or purchasing property have to be assisted by his guardian(s) when signing the Offer to Purchase? Yes. Where a minor is selling property, the assistance of both guardians is required. This also applies where the minor is...

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8. 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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9. Estate Agent Mandates Explained

Sole Mandate Giving an estate agent a sole mandate to market your property, means that you cannot confer a similar mandate on another estate agent before the expiry of a determined period. If another estate agent sells or lets your property during...

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10. Fixtures and Fittings List

1.                   Place a tick in one of these three columns against every item. 2.         The second column (“excluded�) is for items on the list which...

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