by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | CPA rights, Legal Precedent, Seller Liability, Voetstoots Clause
What is a voetstoots clause? A voetstoots clause is a clause inserted into a sale agreement for immovable property. It provides that the purchaser buys the property from the seller as it stands (“as is”) and thereby indemnifies the seller against any claims for...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | Amendment, CPA, Direct marketing, POPI
Introduction Despite the regulation of direct marketing under both the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”), South African consumers are bombarded by direct marketing calls, emails, WhatsApps and...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | Acquisition, Transaction, Transfer Duty, Transfer duty rates
Transfer duty is an indirect tax paid on the acquisition of any property acquired by any person by way of a transaction or in any other way. The concepts of “acquire” and “acquisition” are not defined in the Transfer Duty Act 40 of 1949. However, the courts have...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | Cession Agreements, Legal Foundations, Mortgage Bonds, Out-and-Out vs Cession in Securitatem Debiti, Security Cession
What is a cession agreement? A cession agreement is a transfer agreement, which transfers personal rights from the current holder of the right (the cedent) to the prospective holder of the right (the cessionary). A cessation of rights does not happen in isolation but...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | Energy Performance Certificates, EPC, Property Value, Sustainability
What is an EPC? An Energy Performance Certificate is an official document that evaluates and rates the energy efficiency of a building. The certificate provides a detailed analysis of a property’s energy consumption and offers insights into areas where improvements...
