by VDT Attorneys | Nov 6, 2023 | Deceased Estate, Real Estate, Shortfall, Transfer
A common option is to transfer the property to the beneficiaries mentioned in the deceased’s will or intestate according to the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 where there is no will. This process involves the legal transfer of the property’s ownership...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 21, 2022 | Property, Property law, Property Practitioners Act, Real Estate
The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (“Act”) commenced operation on 01 February 2022 and aims to among other things, regulate property practitioners, transform the property market and provide for greater consumer protection. The first question that generally...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 14, 2021 | Business, Property, Property law, Real Estate, Residential, Zoning
To ensure that you can operate your medical practice from the relevant property, you will have to look at your title deed as well as at the zoning of the intended property. The title deed of the property may contain conditions that restrict the running of any business...
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...
