General
Mistaken transfer - IV
10 July 2014
Thabo Nqhome opines that when the SCA dismissed the appeal, it had in mind an order that was, in part, materially different from that actually granted by the High Court.Servitudes as security
17 July 2014
Allen West answers the question as to whether servitudes can serve as security under a mortgage bond.Application fees
24 July 2014
On 1 July 2014 new revenue clearance application fees came into effect for rates clearance certificates for eThekwini Municipality.New scam
24 July 2014
Ann Bertelsmann highlights the latest conveyancing scam doing the rounds in which the conveyancer's and purchaser's emails are intercepted and addresses spoofed.Notarial tie question
07 August 2014
Allen West answers a question from Rowan Harrison about the transfer of notarially tied properties held by different individual owners.Power to act
07 August 2014
Does an executor or representative have the power to enter into a transaction prior to his or her appointment by the Master, and if not can the registrar reject related deeds?Waiver of legal exceptions
07 August 2014
An awareness and understanding of what the legal exceptions in mortgage bonds mean, will give clarity on the impact of their waiver.Royal Anthem - Discussion
14 August 2014
Ken Mustard discusses Royal Anthem Investments in the light of s 1 of the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act and considers options for conveyancers faced with a similar claim.Bilateral or unilateral execution
21 August 2014
Allen West discusses the requirements to be used in determining whether a notarial cession of a personal servitude must be executed bilaterally or unilaterally.Rates Act assent
21 August 2014
President Zuma has signed into law the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act.
