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Top 8 features home buyers want in 2022 – 26 May 2022
When the property market first re-opened after the initial lockdown period, several distinct new trends appeared on buyer wish lists, among them, extra space for a home office and family entertainment and large gardens with pools became popular once again…
South Africa faces another ‘incompetence tax’ – what you should know – 26May 2022
The South African Reserve Bank has flagged an upcoming Financial Action Task Force meeting as an emerging risk, with the outcome important for how the rest of the financial world sees the country. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog…
Unenforceable clauses in a marriage contract – 9 May 2022
Spouses are generally free to include any provision in their antenuptial contract (ANC). However, the provision may not be contra bonos mores (against the good morals of the public), against nature, reason, public policy, prohibited by any law or purport to take over the powers of the court…
Building or renovating? Take note of the new property laws – 11 May 2022
There has been a steady move towards a property industry that is more consumer-focused, offering consumers more protection. This is evident through the introduction of new legislation relating to property and building that has either been proposed or has already taken effect…
A DRY SPELL FOR SA’S AGRICULTURAL REAL ESTATE SINCE THE MID-2000S – 10 May 2022
First registration of agricultural real estate at the Deeds Office has risen by only 10% since 1999 following a busy five-year period between 1994 and 1999 when 30% of all agricultural property was first registered…
Wait! Before you rush to fix your home loan interest rate, know this… – 25 May 2022
Last week’s interest rate hike of 0.5% was a shock for many homeowners, and has scared them into believing that they need to fix their interest rates, and fast…
Would it be wise to invest in real estate while renting a place to live in? – 25 May 2022
It’s very important to understand that investments of all sorts come with a certain degree of risk. Identifying and understanding these risks is already a step in the right direction…
Property 360 Digital Magazine – May 2022
Interesting articles:
Neighbourhood dogs driving ‘work-from-home’ residents barking mad – 16 May 2022
Barking dogs are plaguing residents in community housing schemes like sectional title complexes and residential estates, and disrupting those who are working from home…
Can an employer be held liable for the actions of their employees? – 20 May 2022
Maimela v Liquor City Castlewalk [2022] 26791-2018 (GP) at [13]-[27].
In short, the answer is yes, and most employers are unaware hereof. Vicarious liability is where someone is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another…
You’re welcome to live here, but your children are not – 16 May 2022
Finding the perfect rental property can be a difficult enough process on its own, but the task is extra tough for parents and pet owners who are often faced with adverts stating: “Regret: no pets or children.”…
Is your neighbourhood going to the dogs? You may need to get out ASAP – 17 May 2022
Homeowners over the years have seen their property values go up or down based on the state of their neighbourhoods, with some deciding to sell when they saw the crime and grime start to creep in…