The lessees’ right of pre-emptionA developer who wishes to establish a sectional title scheme on a piece of land where there is an existing building, has certain statutory
Is cybercrime punishable in South Africa The prosecution of cybercrime in South Africa is regulated by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002...
Valuation methods A business valuation is a process whereby a value is placed on a business or a business unit, based on the historical and projected...
Professionalism goes a long wayProfessionalism is defined as a person’s conduct at work. It refers to the level of competence or excellence that is expected of a...
A two-way street that ensures a reliable investment Investing in a property can be one of the best decisions you make. It is also one of the investments you need to consider most carefully...
All for one, one for allWhere starter homes in quiet suburbs used to be the norm when it came to first buys for working professionals and young couples, it seems...
Has your braai been approved?Every HOA has applicable building guidelines which are stipulated in a Constitution or Memorandum of Incorporation (“MOI”) which every...
Understanding mergers and acquisitionsMergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a natural process of any business, although not all businesses go through this form of transition....
The principles of good ethics in the workplaceEthics are a set of moral values that are relied upon when it comes to making decisions. In the workplace, ethics are an essential...
Injury responsibility under sectional title schemes?The case of Du Plooy and The Cascades Body Corporate and Another deals with a slip-and-fall incident by one of the owners in the scheme...
Landlords & tenants: Can a tenant cancel a lease?When it comes to cancelling a lease early, both landlords and tenants must be aware of their responsibilities. It’s important to note...
Homeowner’s insurance for landlordsApart from paying off a bond on a rental property, property investors/landlords are usually also paying for homeowner’s insurance. What...
Trustees’ duties and powersAll the powers of a trustee are ‘fiduciary’, which means that they must be exercised as follows: in the best interests of all the...
Private use of groundwater resources in the Cape Town Metropole: How is it regulated?This article will provide a brief overview of how the abstraction and usage of groundwater resources are regulated, with specific...
How to deregister or terminate a Trust There is no provision in the Trust Property Control Act, 1988 that requires the deregistration of trusts. However, this said, it does not...
Estate Planning and the importance of the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act Firstly, the distribution of a person’s estate when he dies is determined by the South Africa law of succession, subject to certain...
Drones: How is it regulated?Drones, also sometimes referred to as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, are becoming increasingly popular amongst the civilian...
Tourism’s role in property growthAlthough many celebrities have spoken of how they intend to move to South Africa, the real influence that tourism has on the rental...
Shareholders’ agreements in a nutshellA shareholders’ agreement sets out how a private company should be operated and regulates the various shareholders’ rights and...
The importance and value of a positive company cultureWe all know that the term “culture” is defined as the values, practices and beliefs shared by members who form a part of the same group,...