Suing a Degree-Forging Employee for R2.2m
CV fraud is rampant and upfront checking of all claimed qualifications and references is of course always your first and best line of defence. If, however you do get caught ...
Neighbours Behaving Badly: Illegal Buildings and Demolition Orders
Your neighbour starts building an apartment block next door – without approved building plans. What can you do about it? We address that question with reference to a recent High ...
Generational Wealth Planning – To Your Children and Beyond!
What do you plan to gift your family this Festive Season? What about giving them the prospect of financial freedom? Of course, we’d all like our legacy to future generations ...
Selling Property this Festive Season: The Tax Angle
If you are one of the many “Festive Season Sellers” taking advantage of the December/January holidays to look for the best price for your house, remember to plan your finances ...
If the Municipality Rejects Your Building Plans, Consider PAJA
The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) gives muscle to our Constitutional right to fair, lawful and reasonable administrative action. Considering how seriously bureaucratic decisions can impact us, not only ...
Bond Clauses: Beware the Deadlines!
Buying and selling property is a big deal, and things can go wrong in the blink of an eye unless both buyer and seller understand exactly what their sale agreement ...
Why You Should Sign a Power of Attorney Before You Emigrate or Travel
Leaving South Africa for foreign climes, whether permanently or for an extended period, probably means leaving behind unfinished business or financial affairs, and/or property or other assets needing to be ...
Building in Security Estates: The ‘Persuasive Sting’ of Penalty Levies
Building your own home in a residential complex of your choice is an attractive proposition on many levels. Just make sure up front that you will actually be ready to ...
It’s Not Simple to Sell a House in Execution (Even if a Trust Owns It)
This article is important to you if you are about to lend money to (or do business with) someone who says “don’t worry, I’m good for it, I own a ...
