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May be omitted

18 July 2019

Allen West lists and discusses a few of the conditions which may be omitted from subsequent deeds of transfer.

Conveyancing exam preparation

01 August 2019

LEAD has introduced a 3-day workshop in Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria to assist attendees to prepare specifically for the conveyancing examination.

Report adopted

08 August 2019

The LSSA's House of Constituents has accepted the recommendations of the Task Team regarding the poor pass rate of conveyancing admission exams.

Transformation Charter Code

08 August 2019

Deon Welz discusses the practical implications for estate agencies when the “The Property Sector Transformation Charter Code” is elevated into law.

Securitisation of Personal Servitudes

22 August 2019

Sydney Mekwe discusses the legality of personal servitudes serving as security under mortgage bonds, and issues relating to their registration in the deeds office.

Termination of a Sectional Scheme

29 August 2019

Nkuba Ngoasheng considers the legal effect of the termination of a sectional scheme and the role of the Registrar of Deeds in issuing a certificate of title ito RCR 41 of 2015.

'Key' money is illegal

03 October 2019

It is illegal for a landlords, supervisors or managing agents to require prospective tenants to pay a 'bonus', commonly called 'key money' in addition to a deposit.

Property Practitioners Bill signed

03 October 2019

President Ramaphosa has signed The Property Practitioners Bill of 2018 [B 21B—2018], which repeals the 43-year-old Estate Agency Affairs Act of 1976, into law.

Avoid the temptation

17 October 2019

It is a bad idea for landlords to take their own eviction or enforcement actions - Jack Crook illustrates with reference to a recent case and by explaining the consequences of spoliation.

The ultimate guidance tool

17 October 2019

Practical Guidance Real Estate Land and Conveyancing is the ultimate tool, providing users with updated, step-by-step guidance and practical aids to complete the conveyancing process.
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