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What legal costs can a creditor charge a debtor to recover outstanding debt? VDT Attorneys
When times are tough, you may not get around to paying all your bills. But be warned, if neglected for too long, it will inevitably...

A Code of Conduct applicable to managing agents and paid trustees- Graham Paddock
The Property Practitioners Act of 2019 came into effect on 1 February 2022. The Act itself has 77 sections in 11 chapters, and the regulations include a...

Buying or selling a home? Know the process – van Zyl Reief inc
The transfer process is synonymous with building a house. The foundation must be laid and certain parts are built simultaneously in order for the process...

Can an owner’s insurance excess payable be added to their levy account – The Advisory
Recovering money from people can certainly be challenging. It is therefore not surprising that trustees and managing agents alike prefer to add contributions and charges...

May I refuse access to my property for electrical meter readings?
“I am currently an owner of a residential property and I sometimes get visits from employees of our local electricity provider requesting access to the...

Municipal Clearance Figures – Schindlers Attorneys
Article written by S’negugu Dlamini, Candidate Attorney, checked and released by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys 18 November 2021 What are “Rates Clearance Figures”?...

WHEN DOES VAT APPLY TO THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY?
INTRODUCTION In every sale of immovable property, transfer duty or VAT is payable. However, in transactions where the seller is registered for Value Added...

Removing a director serving on the board of your Home Owners’ Association
Generally speaking, it can be quite difficult to get volunteers to serve on the board of directors of Home Owners’ Associations (HOA’s) registered as non-profit...

Why is real estate such a trusted investment? NGL Attorneys
Buying real estate is more than finding the right home or location for your business – owning property is an investment that holds more benefits...

Sectional title owners: Your right to access body corporate records – The Advisory
Bodies corporate are required to hold an annual general meeting within four months of the end of each financial year, which is the last day...