Finding an alternative resolutionWikipedia’s definition of mediation is “a structured, interactive process where an impartial third-party assists disputing parties in res...
Rehabilitation in all its shapes and sizes Being sequestrated by an order of the High Court has a myriad of adverse consequences that could have an inhibiting effect on an individu...
How to make the most of your agent If you want to catch more fish, you cast a wider net. It’s simple logistics. But if we are talking about selling your property, the answe...
Make sure your property flip does not flopDuring Season 4 of Modern Family, viewers sat in stitches watching as Cam and Claire tried their luck in house flipping, where a property...
Real Estate – The Smart InvestmentBuying real estate is more than finding the right home or location for your business – owning property is an investment that holds more b...
Find the right home, the first timeContrary to popular belief, while price is a strong determining factor in whether you are able to afford a home, the property value has l...
6 Steps to speed up your property transferBuying a house is a big decision, one in which the buyer will have invested numerous hours of research, planning and careful consideratio...
When can the Sheriff of the Court come knocking?Have you ever heard about the Sheriff of the Court coming to collect your assets and auctioning it off in order to cover your unpaid debt...
Calling it quits: Early lease cancellations2020 has been an unpredictable year, to say the least. Each new week seems to hold its own uncertainties and concerns. In such times, it ...
Is it still a buyers’ market out there?The property market for 2020 initially proved to be a buyers’ market. Though with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant loc...
Taking care of your debtsIn these difficult economic circumstances, you may find yourself in a position where you are unable to pay your debt. The National Credit...
Insurance relief amid the pandemicA business interruption insurance policy typically caters for a decrease in turnover or profit (depending on the type of cover); an incre...
Keep Your Meeting Attendees Safe OnlineIn the past few months, COVID-19's unwelcome visit has led to the increased need for social distancing and, by extension, new methods of ...
Caring for your loved ones by caring for their futureWe’ve all seen it in movies and novels: A young unsuspecting person wakes up one day to find out that they had been left an extraordinari...
Smart contracts: where do they fit into the legal framework?Smart contracts are agreements that self-execute without any human intervention when the conditions, as specified in digital form, are me...
South Africa’s New Zero-tolerance Drunk Driving LawDuring March 2020, the South African Cabinet approved the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) for submission to Parliament....
Understanding the full community of propertyIn the case of CM v EM it was held in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (“SCA”), case number 10861/2018, that: “The value of the
Understanding Domestic Violence Protection OrdersIf you are a victim of domestic abuse it might be worth applying for a Domestic Violence Protection Order. What is a Domestic Violence Prote
Does force majeure apply during COVID-19One of the major legal issues arising from the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has been the inability of parties to perform their obli
Business Rescue VS Liquidation: What is The Difference?South Africa is currently experiencing difficult economic times after having been downgraded by the rating agencies. This dire state of affa
