PROPERTY RELATED MATTERS Opening of township registers Registration of transfers of immovable property Subdivision and consolidation of immovable property Drafting of deeds of sale in respect of immovable property Registration of new bonds and cancellation of existing bonds Handling of all aspects concerning sectional title developments, including the opening of the sectional title register and subsequent registration of units Drafting and registration of notarial deeds and contracts, e.g. antenuptial agreements and notarial bonds Recent Articles; The "sweeping sea views" sales pitch: Get it in writing! Landowners: Will you pay less tax, or more? Don't bank on a River view! Levy Arrears: Is lock-out lawful? The "Blind Signed" suretyship that cost a farmer R8 million. Transfer duty down: How much will you save? Developers and objectors - Proceed with caution! Consumer protection and property panic - Who's at risk? Sellers: Beware surprise commission claims! Bye bye sweet sea view, I think I'm gonna cry... Property tax break: Company/Trust structures come in from the cold The bad bond clause that sank the sale! Running a business in a residential estate: Is neighbours' consent necessary? Developers, property dealers, buyers, agents, builders: New laws you need to know Cluster homes and deviating from the building guidelines - when you can, and when you can't The bond clause: No due date = dispute + delay! Levy and rental defaulters: they can run, but hiding just got harder! Sellers and clearance certificates - Note the 2-year limit on rates! Don't lose your house sale on a technicality! Builders: just what do interim payment certificates prove? Neighbour trouble: Storm water floods Developers: Give yourself enough time for extensions Servitudes: Register Them! Property tax gap act kicks in - act now! Buyers beware! Check the seller's marital status before buying! Property tax gap widens - Extended to trusts Phased developments - what to watch for, and restoring viability Bank won't give you a bond? Try the 'option' option Property Bargains In The Offing - But Study The Sale Conditions! Long leases - No stamps needed! Landlords and tenants: The "lights out" risk The "until death do you part" indefinite contract danger Source: www.dotnews.co.za

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