General
Plakaat of 1529
22 August 2003
The 1529 Plakaat inzake verkopen of vervreemden van huizen, erven, land, enz of Emperor Charles V forms the basis of our system of land registration and is therefore worth reproducing here.Redlining bill
03 September 2003
The Department of Housing is to hold the Community Reinvestment (Housing) Bill, 2002, "in abeyance" until the financial services charter is complete.Transfer duty or Vat?
25 September 2003
In Is a Sale of Property Subject to Transfer Duty or Vat? by Fatima Rodrigues in Vol. 32 of Property Werks, the transfer duty and Vat position applicable to property transactions is summarised.Restrictions on the sale of business premises
01 October 2003
Roos No en 'n Ander v Kevin & Lasia Property Investments Bk en Andere 2002 (6) SA 409 (T) highlights the importance of ensuring that when a property is being sold "as a going concern" the sale is advertised according to the requirements of Section 34(1) of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 ("the Act").The registrability of contingent usufructs
08 October 2003
In The registrability of contingent usufructs and related matters in the October 2003 De Rebus, Allen West discusses the application of section 66 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937.Fica Guidelines - application thereof
09 October 2003
A table describing what has to be done by attorneys to meet the requirements of Fica.Not beating together
16 October 2003
A couple married in community of property must both sign all the relevant documents - especially the offer to purchase - to ensure a valid sale.Fica series
27 November 2003
Guidance has been sought by attorneys regarding the application of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (Fica). To answer the need, Marelise van der Westhuizen has written a series of articles in De Rebus.Mandates
27 November 2003
Richard Rom writes that sellers should be aware of the different types of mandates which estate agents use. This knowledge could prevent unnecessary expense and irritation.Real Rights
04 December 2003
Real rights not all roses, on Property24, cautions against the enthusiasm of banks and developers for sectional title schemes sold on a "real rights" basis.
