General
Attorneys views for 2005
13 January 2005
GhostDigest recently asked a number of conveyancing attorneys for their views on the year ahead.Prime less 2%
13 January 2005
Houses cost a lot, therefore it makes sense to get the best available rate on ones home loan.Flat rate of stamp duty
20 January 2005
The recently implemented flat rate of stamp duty is making waves because it effectively doubles the duty paid on property leases of five years or less.Occupation/Possession?
03 February 2005
Lizelle Kilbourn queries the distinction between occupation/possession and the formal transfer of ownership.Minerals and prospects
10 February 2005
Antoinette Reynolds assesses the implications of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, and the Mining Titles Registration Amendment.Agricultural land
17 February 2005
In the SA Deeds Journal Allen West looks at the confusion caused by sections 3 and 6A of the Sub-Division of Agricultural Land Act.Be CGT prepared
03 March 2005
This financial year will be the year in which many property sellers will encounter CGT for the first time.Rates Act and leases
10 March 2005
The new Rates Act of 2004 could result in a double loss for landlords.Regulation 41(1)
10 March 2005
Allen West looks at Regulation 41(1) of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 in the October SA Deeds Journal.Burden on conveyancers
17 March 2005
In De Rebus this month, Barry Ger considers the proposed s35A amendment to the Income Tax Act.