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Speed Cameras, Courier Fines and Your HOA: What the Law Says Inside South Africa’s Security Estates
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Speed Cameras, Courier Fines and Your HOA: What the Law Says Inside South Africa’s Security Estates
17 Nov 2025
The debate around estate fines has resurfaced after Midstream Estate in Midrand’s residents raised concerns over newly installed speed-enforcement cameras and penalties of up to R4,000 — even when the speeding driver was a courier delivering a parcel.
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What happens to your property if you die without a will?
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What happens to your property if you die without a will?
01 Oct 2025
When you pass away without a Will in place, your estate doesn’t simply dissolve — it is managed under the Intestate Succession Act, a framework that dictates who inherits, and how.
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How to handle boundary disputes between neighbours
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How to handle boundary disputes between neighbours
30 Sep 2025
Boundary disputes between South African homeowners are more common than you might think. They often start with something small, an overhanging tree, a new wall, or shrubs that creep across the property line, but if left unresolved, they can become stressful and costly. The good news is that most disputes can be prevented or resolved with the right information, communication, and legal guidance.
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What home sellers need to know about Mandatory Property Disclosure
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What home sellers need to know about Mandatory Property Disclosure
25 Sep 2025
Selling one’s home is not a simple matter of putting it on the market and accepting the best offer – there are a multitude of factors to consider and decisions to be made, and the to-do list now includes the Mandatory Property Disclosure Form, which is a legal requirement for all property sales. In fact, without it, an estate agent is not permitted to list or market your home.
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What home sellers need to know about Mandatory Property Disclosure
Legal
25 Sep 2025
What Happens If Your Landlord Decides to Sell?
Legal
02 Sep 2025
Why Rental Credit Checks Matter More Than Ever for Landlords and Tenants
Legal
24 Jul 2025
What home buyers need to know about the 72-Hour clause
Legal
03 Jul 2025
Understanding FICA in South Africa’s Property Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Legal
03 Jun 2025
Understanding special clauses in an offer to purchase
Legal
27 May 2025
Understanding the Role and Importance of Real Estate Agents in South Africa
Legal
20 May 2025
Building a Home in South Africa? Here's Why NHBRC Registration Matters
Legal
15 Apr 2025
Common maintenance and end-of-lease disputes: A tenant’s guide to resolving issues
Legal
31 Mar 2025
A Landlord’s Guide to Eviction: Rights, Processes, and Best Practices
Legal
13 Feb 2025
Joint homeownership - what you need to know
Legal
04 Feb 2025
Who is responsible for pest control in a rental property? 
Legal
22 Jan 2025
Property boundary disputes: A guide for homeowners
Legal
02 Dec 2024
Understanding power of attorney in property transactions
Legal
14 Nov 2024
What happens to your home loan when the unforeseen happens?
Legal
31 Oct 2024
Maximising tax deductions on rental properties: A guide for landlords
Legal
16 Oct 2024
How different marriage contracts affect homeownership in South Africa
Legal
14 Oct 2024
Conveyancing fees: What are you paying for?
Legal
30 Sep 2024
Understanding levy increases: A guide for Sectional Titles
Legal
27 Sep 2024
The importance of entry and exit inspections in lease agreements
Legal
17 Sep 2024
What every buyer should know before signing an Offer to Purchase
Legal
09 Sep 2024
The legal steps to selling a property in South Africa
Legal
30 Aug 2024
How to legally evict a non-paying tenant in South Africa: A step-by-step guide
Legal
21 Aug 2024
Property taxes in South Africa - what you need to know
Legal
20 Aug 2024
Maintenance critical as Sectional Title insurance costs rocket
Legal
14 Aug 2024
Understanding suspensive and special conditions in property transactions
Legal
08 Aug 2024
Mandatory disclosure forms for rental properties - what you need to know
Legal
29 Jul 2024
Should tenants be compensated for improvements?
Legal
22 Jul 2024