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What do I do if I can’t afford by bond installments
Most South African properties are purchased with a loan, whether it be 100% of the purchase price, or a lesser percentage where they are able to pay a deposit. The loan is secured by a mortgage bond which is normally registered at the same time as the transfer to the...
What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Conveyancing Fees
Conveyancers are required to collect a bundle of transfer and bond costs; some of which are on behalf of other parties...
72-hour Continued Marketing Clause: Avoiding the Pitfalls
The risk of overlapping sales going awry is high and therefore one should take extra care in entering into this type of agreement...
Can A “Late” Offer To Purchase Be Accepted: After It Had Already Expired
The Court declared that an expired offer to purchase could be accepted. With regards to a Sedgefield sale, the seller signed to accept the offer to purchase, 4 days after it had already expired. The seller then refused to give transfer. The buyer sued the seller, claiming that there was...
Stormwater Control Between Neighbours
How to address water runoff and addressing issues with your neighbour...