Legislation

Sectional Title vs. Freehold: What Is the Difference?

Freehold land ownership has the following characteristics: The owner of the “property” owns the ground, the underground and the space above it. All improvements (buildings) permanently  acceding to the ground belong to the owner of the property. The property means the ground plus any improvements thereon. One cannot own improvements on the property belonging to another.

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Getting Married? Your choice of marital regime will affect your freedom to trade, legal and financial status.

Marriage is one of the most important decisions that a person will make in their lives and when the excitement of gowns and venues has calmed down, serious thought must be given to the manner in which to be married. Don’t assume you and your partner are both on the same page. It’s hard to

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What is FICA and why must I provide it?

It is compulsory under The Financial Intelligence Centre Act(FICA) and is aimed at eliminating Money Laundering and financial fraud. FICA compels “accountable institutions”, such as banks and attorneys to physically identify and verify their customers. Accountable institutions are also required by law to report “suspicious and unusual” transactions as well is any cash deposits in

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