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According to the property law in South Africa, proposed building plans must be submitted for approval to the local authority's building department. But can your neighbours object to your building plans?
A sectional title is the separate ownership of units or sections within a development or complex.
A sectional unit scheme consists of individual sections and the common property, whereas a sectional title unit consists of a section of a building with an undivided share of common property.
We all get caught up with the high demands of family life and work, so it is easy to forget about taking care of your estate and will.
However, this is arguably the most important thing to take care of while you are still alive.
Selling property may not be as easy as many people think.
In fact, if you sell your immovable property without approved plans, this process might turn into a complete nightmare, with you forking out extra money.
In 2011, amendments were made in the Electric Fence Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act which came into effect in 2012.
But what does this mean to property owners with electric fences?
Letters of wishes (sometimes referred to as a Memorandum of Wishes) are non-binding documents that provide guidance of the estate planning documents.
In Hindu marriages, a spouse can enjoy the same rights as other couples who have registered their marriage in terms of the South African law.
However, not all Hindu marriages are recognised by the South African law, and this can lead to serious complications when one spouse dies.
In South Africa, it is a well-known fact that more than 70% of the people do not have a will, or their will is out of date or no longer relevant.
Many people spend their lives building up assets, only to have the whole process undermined by neglecting to have a will, or having one that does not reflect their wishes when they are no longer around.
Sectional titles have become popular among property owners over the last decade. Sectional titles tend to be more affordable, making it easier for young professionals to buy their own property.
Property lawyers are often asked whose responsibility the repairs and replacements in a sectional title is.
When windows and doors require repairs, is the section owner financially responsible for it, or does the responsibility fall on the body corporate?
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