Convey
Life partners: a will and an agreement
11 February 2021
An enduring myth in our society is that our law recognises the concept of a “common law marriage”, there are some limited statutory protections for life partners, but a cohabitation agreement is necessary, as is a will, to remove any doubt - in death and dispute.Web Bytes - 815
11 February 2021
This week: Cross-industry survey reveals digital and remote working welcomed by property professionals; reducing the risk of property fraud; and using the spoliation remedy to protect against unlawful dispossession.Conveyancing question
18 February 2021
A conveyancing question has been asked about the correct sequencing of a series of transactions involving twins and a Sectional Title scheme, with specific reference to a High Court Order and the executor of an estate not being allowed to be a developer.Web Bytes - 816
18 February 2021
This week: Technology and transparency: The key to conveyancing of the future; Retirement reform changes - what do these mean for the construction industry; and Outsourcing – The underestimated business model in conveyancing.Cancellation of restrictive conditions
18 February 2021
Allen West discusses the cancellation and removal of a restrictive condition with regard to invoking the provisions of section 68(1) or (2) of the Deeds Registries Act, by approaching the Courts, or whether SPLUMA must be utilized.2021 Conveyancing webinar
18 February 2021
Conveyancing Update and New Developments - Allen West will be holding an online webinar via Zoom on the 10th of March, to be followed by a question and answer session, attendees will also receive bound seminar notes.Extending clauses
25 February 2021
Allen West discusses Johannesburg Registrar's Circular No. 1/1982 to address confusion as to the couching of extending clauses of deeds to be registered in the deeds registry of Johannesburg.Budget 2021
25 February 2021
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2021 Budget sees property transfer duty remaining at the rate set in 2020, the planned finalisation of 1 409 restitution claims, and an allocation of R7 billion to the Land Bank.Web Bytes - 817
25 February 2021
This week: Conveyancing taskforce set up to manage digital transition; Western Cape heritage assessments: WCPDF launches inaugural survey; and delays in opening municipal accounts in Cape Town after transfer.Paddocks Press - January 2021
25 February 2021
This edition includes: Approving additional water heating systems on common property; dipping into the reserve fund; video surveillance; and can a member refuse to use the biometrics access control system?
