Legal Articles

According to the value added tax (VAT) Act of 1991, if certain requirements are met when selling commercial property as a going concern, the sale of the property may qualify to be zero-rated for VAT purposes.

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A freehold or full title property is most commonly a free-standing house or cluster home within an estate or development. A free-standing house will be registered at the Deeds office and is allocated its own erf number.

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The South African Revenue Service is taking a very close look at trusts and the abuse thereof, so unless one can commercially justify why certain transactions were done by a trust, the motivation will be investigated.

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There will be a wide-range of changes introduced to the real estate industry if the current form of the Bill is passed into law. The Bill also hopes to better improve consumer protection.

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The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 highlights the responsibility of the body corporate in the maintenance of the common property. It also indicates that each unit owner is responsible for maintaining their section. 

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The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 highlights the responsibility of the body corporate in the maintenance of the common property. It also indicates that each unit owner is responsible for maintaining their section. 

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The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 highlights the responsibility of the body corporate in the maintenance of the common property. It also indicates that each unit owner is responsible for maintaining their section. 

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The rules of the scheme will help to determine if fining rules can be imposed by the body corporate of a sectional title scheme. The penalty rule will must be in the management rules or conduct rules in order for it to be enforceable.  

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Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated provide the highest level of support for Estate Agent interns and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates.

We have decided to launch our very own training program to assist agents in completing their Logbooks, NQF Level 4 Real Estate Course (SAQA QUAL ID 59097) as well as providing guidance on the Professional Designation Examination (PDE).

To assist you with navigating our training information we have provided some frequently asked questions to help you along. 

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Conflict within Sectional Title Schemes can be difficult to manage at the best of times, without the added stress of having to live cheek by jowl with the source of your conflict.

Fortunately the Community Schemes Ombud Services Act provides a means to a mediated legal settlement and resolution of the conflict.

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