Introduction The Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 (“Climate Change Act”) marks a critical turning-point in the nation’s approach to environmental governance and is aimed at gearing South Africa towards a more environmentally-sustainable and clima ...
Mandatory Energy Performance Certificate for non-residential buildings and a looming deadline of 7 December 2025
Background of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and adoption of an Energy Performance Certificate as manner in achieving more energy efficient: Currently, South Africa’s energy supply is still largely dependent on elect ...
How to Protect Your Interests as a Landlord
We have written previously on what tenants need to know to protect their rights, but it is similarly crucial to consider lease agreements and the consequences that flow from them, from the perspective of the landlord. Our firm has vast experie ...
Factors to consider before negotiating your home loan’s interest rate
As interest rates continue to rise, many homeowners find themselves contemplating the idea of fixing their home loan interest rates. Initially, when the interest rate hike began after the historically low rates experienced in 2020, experts advise ...
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
There comes a point in everyone’s lives where they are faced with the dilemma and rigmarole of purchasing a property. Although it is an exciting time, it is often a prolonged process. Being aware of the overall home buying process will help reliev ...
THE PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROCESS
Although purchasing a property is an exciting time, it is often a prolonged process that is not fully understood by the people buying or selling the property. Being aware of the overall property buying and registration process will help reliev ...
AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS
Have you ever had to sign or legalise documents within South Africa for use abroad or vice versa. There are legislated conditions to be met when a document to be used in South Africa, is signed outside South Africa. This impacts documents to be used ...
SUSPENSIVE CONDITIONS IN A DEED OF SALE: KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS
Imagine signing a deed of sale for your dream house and later discovering that the contract lapsed because you obtained bond approval one day too late. The situation could be worsened if the Seller receives a better offer for the house and accepts th ...
WHY IS THE TRANSFER OF MY PROPERTY TAKING SO LONG?
After signing a deed of sale, the purchasers often want to move into the property with great excitement and as soon as possible. When they are informed of the process involved prior to the property being transferred this may place a damper on their ...