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Who May Issue a Certificate of Compliance for a Solar System?

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?

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

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

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

On Thursday 24 January 2025, the Expropriation Bill was signed into law.

Is A Beetle Compliance Certificate Compulsory?

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

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?

Borehole certificates are not mandatory when selling property, but sale agreements may require them.

Claiming Property Ownership Through Acquisitive Prescription

One way to become the legal owner of property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription

Double Trouble: The Risk of Unregistered Property Transfers – “Double” Property Sales

Imagine buying a house, paying for it, and moving in, only to later discover that you do not actually own it.
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