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