Blog immobilier et analyses du marché

-The A-Z of Selling Your Home in South Africa Selling your home can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. But it really doesn’t have…

“Hidden” costs when buying or selling property in South Africa: Who pays for what? Buying or selling a property involves navigating through various co…

-Voetstoots… A contract to buy or sell property would invariably include a “voetstoots” clause, which is intended to protect sellers. However, the “vo…

-The 72-Hour Clause Also often referred to as the “Continued Marketing Clause” or “Escape Clause”. You can first watch the following video explaining…

-Capital Gains Tax… Make sure you know how Capital Gains Tax will affect your bottom line if you decide to sell. CGT (Capital Gains Tax) applies to th…

-Seller Mandates… Understanding the Pros and Cons of the different types of seller mandates: Selling your home can be one of the most stressful experi…

-Offer To Purchase… Buying / Selling a house – the Offer To Purchase (OTP): You can first watch the following video explaining some of the most import…

-Property Transfer and Registration in South Africa – the whole process explained: Once a Seller has accepted of an Offer To Purchase (OTP) which was…

-VAT or Transfer Duty?: Very often the question arises as to whether the purchaser must pay transfer duty on a particular property transaction, OR whe…

Property Valuations – how to determine YOUR Home’s value… Learn how to make sure that the market analysis is done diligently, and that the CORRECT dat…

Alternative Electricity Supply and SSEG systems – Regulations, laws and by-laws to adhere to: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Alternative Electri…

-Sectional Title vs Freehold (Full Title) Property: Terms like freehold, full title, and sectional title are often used, but what do they actually mea…

-Building Plans… Approved building plans, or the absence thereof, could greatly affect the saleability of your property. It is really important to mak…

-FICA Compliance in Property Transactions Let’s be honest—nobody enjoys paperwork, especially when it comes to FICA compliance. Believe me, I understa…

-Compliance Certificates… If you’re in the process of buying or selling a property, It is important to be aware of the compliance certificates that ar…

-Digital Signatures: are they allowed on Sale Agreements? Property sale agreements in South Africa MUST be signed in wet ink and MAY NOT be signed dig…

-Fixtures and Fittings – what goes and what stays? The question of what items are included in the sale of a property often leads to disputes. Buyers a…