It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)
“A court shall not authorise execution against immovable property which is the primary residence of a judgment debtor unless the court having considered all relevant
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Website of the Month: Seven Steps to Becoming a Successful Landlord
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep” (John Stuart Mill) Earning passive income as a landlord is an attractive proposition which can generate substantial wealth, but
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12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale
“Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask questions after you sign the Deed of
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Directors – When Are They Personally Liable?
“… for the benefit of immunity from liability for its debts, those running the corporation may not use its formal identity to incur obligations recklessly,
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The Trouble with Family Loans: A R540,000 Lesson
“How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!” (Shakespeare) “Family helps family in times of need” – that’s been part
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Fired for Off-Duty CBD Oil Use and Cannabis Smoking
“… the [employer], in light of its dangerous environment, is entitled to discipline and dismiss any employee who uses cannabis or is under the influence
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Website of the Month: Solar Power and the Insurance Risk
With our loadshedding woes unlikely to go anywhere soon, more and more property owners are looking to solar power as an alternative to relying on
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Buying and Selling Property: Who Pays What Costs?
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” (Warren Buffett) Don’t risk not knowing what you’re doing when you either sell or buy property. Avoid
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Trusts on Divorce: Are You Stuck with an Ex-Spouse as Trustee?
“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) That’s a great scenario whilst the marriage prospers, but what happens on divorce? A recent High
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Bodies Corporate: Forcing Access to Units, and Round Robin Resolutions
Owning your own property comes with a raft of benefits, including a general right to privacy and control over who can access your property and
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