by VDT Attorneys | Jun 14, 2021 | Conveyancing, Estate Agent, Property, Real Estate, Sectional Title, Sectional Title and Community Schemes
To turn your dream into a reality, a number of role players will need to be involved in the sectional title development process. At the start you will have to contact a land surveyor and town planner to help you with the initial due diligence on the property to assess...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 1, 2021 | Conveyancing, Property, Property law, Real Estate, Transfer costs, Transfer process
The buyer will be liable for: The transfer attorney’s fees. The disbursements/ expenses relating to the transfer, which would include, but is not limited to, postages and petties, the Deeds Office registration fee, obtaining the levy and clearance certificates from...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 25, 2020 | Conveyancing, Estate Agent, Property Practitioners Act
Sections 56(1) and 56(2) of the Act respectively state that an estate agent is under no circumstances entitled to any commission arising from the performance of their duties under a mandate, unless such agent is registered and holds a Fidelity Fund certificate. The...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 23, 2020 | Agriculture, Conveyancing, Property law, Wills and estates
The subdivision of agricultural land is not as simple as you might think and there are various aspects one should consider. As a farmer you might want to either sell a portion of your farm, lease a portion of it over a long period or even bequeath your farm to your...
by VDT Attorneys | May 14, 2019 | Conveyancing, Estate Agent, Tips
Here are a few tips to start you off on the right track: Market research Before purchasing a property it is important to do proper market research. Make sure you are well informed about the asking price for the property in relation to the location, possible future...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 11, 2019 | Commercial, Contract, Conveyancing, Property
It is true that a suspensive condition or condition precedent (same thing) can appear quite daunting and legalistic to understand. It is also true that it appears quite regularly in contracts and can have important consequences if not properly understood or managed by...
