General
Effective cause
05 December 2013
Jack Crook writes that sellers and agents must know the downside of not clearly recording in writing, the exact circumstances in which a seller must pay commission.The year that was - 2013
19 December 2013
As the year approaches its inexorable end, we cast our eyes over a number of the most newsworthy conveyancing articles and stories which we published in 2013.The year that was - 2011
04 January 2012
As the year winds down, we cast our eye over a number of the big conveyancing stories which we covered in 2011.2012 Outlook
12 January 2012
FNB's House price index wrap of 2011 and 2012 outlook - 2011 was a year of slow house price growth and 2012 promises to be “more of the same”.25% over-valued?
02 February 2012
Is the housing market 25% over-valued? John Loos thinks it is not possible to say, but nevertheless he does expect some further real house price decline.Role players
02 February 2012
Allen West highlights the centrality and importance of conveyancers and registrars in upholding the integrity of South Africa's land registration system.Townships Ordinance
09 February 2012
Allen West discusses the sale and transfer of land in townships as governed by the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance 15 of 1986.Responsible marketing
16 February 2012
Estate agents must be fair and responsible in their marketing otherwise they could be exposing themselves to claims in terms of the CPA writes Karien Hunter.Communication 3
23 February 2012
Communiction 3/2012 of the Cape Town Registrar of Deeds deals with two items - back scanning and the rates clearance issue.Capacity to sell
01 March 2012
Allen West answers the question with reference to s 18(3) of the Administration of Estates Act, as to whether a representative of a deceased estate can sell immovable property.
