Selling My House By WhatsApp
Whilst you remain at home under the Government lockdown, you might be tempted to buy and sell, lease and rent properties online. This is what you need to know.
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Building Plans Chaos In Johannesburg City Council: The Inside Story
Here are the observations from experienced and qualified Architects, who give us the inside story about the chaos and delays in the Johannesburg City Council, regarding the Approval of House Building Plans.
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SPLUMA Certificate! What SPLUMA certificate?
Find out what a SPLUMA (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act) Certificate is and how municipalities customize their own by-laws within the SPLUMA framework.
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You Must Look After Your Deed Of Transfer – Preferably Keep It In A Safe
With effect from 1 January 2020, if you have lost your Deed of Transfer, registered Lease Agreement, Notarial Deed or Notarial Bond, you should expect a 4 weeks delay in the registration process.
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Estate Agents selling commission – 14% or 15% on sales before 1 April 2018 ?
The changes in Value Added Tax will affect Estate Agents Selling Commission as of 1 April 2018. Find out how to prepare for the change.
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Who pays for the issue of a Rates & Taxes & Levy Clearance Certificate in Johannesburg ?
Find out who, why and how much should be paid for the issue of a Rates & Taxes & Levy Clearance Certificate.
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Opening and Closing Eskom Accounts
Closing of Sellers Eskom Account Where electricity is supplied directly by Eskom, sellers need to finalise and close their account. On the day on which the seller vacates the property, he must phone Eskom (0860037566) or visit the nearest Eskom branch and request a “Move out request” with the final reading, schedule a date and
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Frequently asked Questions and Answers When Buying or Selling a Property
Q: To whom do I pay the deposit? A: Your deposit can be paid either to the estate agency or the conveyancers appointed to handle the transfer. They both have trust accounts where your money will be held pending the registration of transfer. Parties must stipulate in the offer to purchase where the deposit must
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Can the Municipality demand future payments before issuing a rates clearance certificate?
A recent High Court decision has left everyone believing they cannot, but the judgement is being misinterpreted. The Deeds Registries Act provides that a rates clearance certificate issued by the local authority and valid as at the date of registration of the transfer must be lodged with the other documents for the registration of a
The Process of Opening and Closing a Rates Account with the Municipality
The property is registered at the Deeds Office into the name of the purchaser; The transferring attorneys send a letter to the municipality stating that registration has occurred; Within eight weeks of registration of the property, the Deeds Office sends information via direct link to the municipality so that they may update their systems; The
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