Important To Check That Your Estate Agent is Registered With the PPRA
Category Buying and Selling Property
A key player in the process is likely to be an estate agent, to whom you will be entrusting one of your most significant assets.
How To Handle The Sale Of Your Residential Property As A Pro
Category Buying and Selling Property
A home is more than just a brick-and-mortar structure; for many, it is a significant financial asset and a time capsule of memories.
Who May Issue a Certificate of Compliance for a Solar System?
Category Buying and Selling Property
The straightforward answer is that only a registered Installation Electrician (IE) or Master Installation Electrician (MIE) is authorized to issue a Certificate
Can One Sign An Offer To Purchase A Property Electronically?
Category Buying and Selling Property
An offer to purchase immovable property must be in writing and signed manually by all sellers and purchasers.
Home Loan in Arrears: Challenging a Certificate of Balance
Category Buying and Selling Property
Loan agreements and surety documents often contain a "certificate of balance" (COB) clause
Whose Permission Is Necessary To Sell A House From A Deceased Estate
Category Buying and Selling Property
When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration
What You Need To Know About The New Expropriation Bill
Category Buying and Selling Property
On Thursday 24 January 2025, the Expropriation Bill was signed into law.
Is A Beetle Compliance Certificate Compulsory?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Under South African law, the transfer of property is subject to a seller – or purchaser, if otherwise agreed – obtaining various COC’s (compliance certificates)
What SA residential property buyers are looking for and why sellers are selling - 2023 vs 2024
Category Buying and Selling Property
According to Lightstone, lifestyle and amenities, and security, top the wish list of home buyers – but the categories have traded places, with 33% (25% in 2023)
Is a Borehole Certificate Required When Selling Your Property?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Borehole certificates are not mandatory when selling property, but sale agreements may require them.