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    Trustees’ duties and powers

    Trustees’ duties and powers

    All 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?

    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

    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

    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: 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 growth

    Tourism’s role in property growth

    Although 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 nutshell

    Shareholders’ agreements in a nutshell

    A 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 culture

    The importance and value of a positive company culture

    We 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,...
    Tips for Investing in Property for Retirement

    Tips for Investing in Property for Retirement

    Have you ever wondered if real estate is a sound investment? Well, it certainly can be! There are people out there who have invested in...
    Upcountry buyers

    Upcountry buyers

    We all know the hassle of moving, even if it is just around the corner. Due to family reasons, employment opportunities, or university...
    When does a foreign system of law apply to your contract?

    When does a foreign system of law apply to your contract?

    It is a requirement in the South African Law of Contract that, for a contract to come into existence, an offer to contract must be made...
    How do our courts interpret Wills and Testaments?

    How do our courts interpret Wills and Testaments?

    It is trite that the law of succession aims to give effect to the wishes of the testator. Accordingly, when a person passes on and leaves...
    Matrimonial property regimes

    Matrimonial property regimes

    My partner and I are getting married soon and have heard about the different matrimonial property regimes one can enter but I am not sure...
    Different types of home loans

    Different types of home loans

    In today’s economy, homebuyers often struggle to scrape together the money needed in order to buy their dream homes. Therefore, home...
    There is a way to keep the view

    There is a way to keep the view

    When you purchase a house with a view, you probably think that you are going to enjoy this view every day for the rest of your life....
    Investing in a Rental Property

    Investing in a Rental Property

    Buying a rental property could be an incredible investment opportunity, however, it’s important to make a well-informed decision before...
    Co-owning property with someone else: The ups and downs

    Co-owning property with someone else: The ups and downs

    What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share...
    Moving out? What tenants need to do before moving out

    Moving out? What tenants need to do before moving out

    We all know that moving can be stressful and time-consuming, but before you start packing your boxes, there are certain things that you...
    The requirements and benefits of a sole mandate

    The requirements and benefits of a sole mandate

    What is a sole mandate? When homeowners decide to sell their property and have chosen an estate agent/agency to market their property,...
    Joint ownership: How do I terminate without the co-operation of the other joint owner?

    Joint ownership: How do I terminate without the co-operation of the other joint owner?

    Nature of joint ownership: Joint owners own undivided shares in the property which they own jointly. Consequently, the joint owners...
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