“Buyer’s remorse” is a well-known phenomenon that’s led many a property buyer to cast around desperately for a means, any means, to escape the sale they’ve just tied themselves into. Be careful here – cancelling a sale without sound legal grounds will be a very costly mistake.
Advice
Not everyone knows that the verbal agreements we make every day are, with very few exceptions, every bit as valid and enforceable as formal written contracts.
A body corporate’s right and duty to collect levies from section owners, and to pursue those who fall into arrears, can be an onerous one.
What weapons can we possess and carry in public? When and how are we allowed to use them in self-defence? And what licences or permits do we need?
Should we use it for advice on legal matters? We decided to explore the pros and cons of that by asking ChatGPT itself. Its answer really is straight from the horse’s mouth!
The couple’s court victory highlights both the importance of lenders producing accurate documentation, and the right of borrowers to request clear details before agreeing to settle any claims made against them.
We’ll share some thoughts on when it’s a really good idea to have more than one will, how to go about preparing one, and how it will play out after your death.
You buy a vacant plot in a security estate and happily start drawing up plans for your dream home. Disaster strikes when out of the blue you are hit by the Homeowners’ Association with triple levies.
We have a look at an important new High Court decision tackling the thorny question of whether learners can be barred from school if their parents don’t pay fees.
South Africa is a popular choice with international property buyers, offering high affordability and growth potential, a strong legal and regulatory system, and of course a very attractive lifestyle with a wide variety of property options.