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Risks, benefits and occupation when purchasing a property

It is important that a prospective property buyer understands the various terms of an offer to purchase before completing, signing and submitting one.

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Can you cancel a sales agreement whenever you want?

A person who enters into a sale needs to be aware of the legal implications that could arise if they decide to pull out of the property purchase which would be a breach of the sale contract. 

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Marriage compared to Life Partnership Agreements

It is widely, and mistakenly, believed that couples, whether heterosexual or same-sex , living together for a long period of time results in a common law marriage, thus giving each spouse the equal protection of the law.

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How the Consumer Protection Act could affect estate agents

Estate agents are suppliers of goods and services to sellers and buyers of immovable property and so they fall into the defined criteria of a supplier as highlighted in the Consumer Protection Act.

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Property Rezoning Objection - When is it an abuse of right?

Should the property rezoning objection be made with the intent to cause harm financially to the other party this could be considered an abuse of right to object. 

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Do you need building plans for minor building works?

If not defined as minor building work, then any construction work you do on your property will need to have plans. 

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How does the Amended FIC Act affect estate agents?

The Act will significantly impact the property market and industry specifically with regards to residential and commercial property at the higher end of the market.

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What may a landlord do if a tenant fails to pay the rent

When tenants fail to pay their rent or electricity bill, their landlords may resort to locking them out of the residential property. 

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Legal consequences when sequestrating a land owner

Upon sequestration of a debtor’s estate, the Master of the Supreme Court will appoint a curator to collect and realise the debtor’s assets in an orderly and efficient manner in order to ensure that payment to creditors are made.

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Liquor License Applications in South Africa

There are a number of mistakes that many people make with liquor license applications. This article will help explain a few of the things you should know before you apply for a license to sell liquor.

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