Many co-apply with a partner or family member to up their chances of buying their dream home or investment property. But what happens if things turn sour?
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An application in terms of Section 57 of the Deeds Registries Act is an application to substitute the debtor on a bond i.e. an application to “remove someone from the bond”.
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A client who was married in community of property, wanted to know why the proceeds of their sale, were not paid to him exclusively, in his capacity as the husband, on behalf of marriage in community of property? He obviously had done some research and had noted that if the property had previously been registered
One or more people purchasing property together or jointly with others, is becoming more and more prevalent. This is mainly because it is becoming increasingly difficult for young individuals to raise the purchase price and the costs required to buy a property. Accordingly, many decide to pool their assets in order to take their first
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You ask both purchasers what their best price will be and request them to sign an offer to purchase for that price. An offer without putting pen to paper should not be taken seriously and the purchaser should be requested to complete and sign a written offer to purchase. The Alienation of Land Act provides that
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