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Thought of the Week | Ukuthengisa indlu kube kukho isivumelwano sokuqeshisa esikhoyo

Amatyeli amaninzi umntu ukhe adibane nezivumelwano zokuthengiselana kwendlu ibe iqeshisiwe kumqashi. Umbuzo oye ubekhona uthi , athini na amalungelo omqeshi, umthengisi kunye nomthengi. Ngokomthetho oyi common law yaseMzantsi Afrika, isivumelwano sokuqeshisa asikwazi ukucinywa ngumnini mhlaba kuba eyithengisa lendlu iqeshiweyo. Esi

Thought of the Week | Verkoop van eiendom onderhewig aan ‘n bestaande huurooreenkoms

Dit gebeur dikwels dat ‘n eiendom wat verhuur word, deur die eienaar op die mark gesit word. Die vraag ontstaan dan wat die regte van die huurder, verkoper en koper onderskeidelik is. Ingevolge die Suid-Afrikaanse gemenereg mag ‘n bestaande huurooreenkoms

Thought of the Week | Selling property subject to an existing lease agreement

One often deals with transactions where a property that is leased to a tenant, is sold. The question then arises as to what the rights of the tenant, seller and purchaser are. In terms of the South African common law,

Thought of the Week | Reduction of exempt foreign earned income and the ever widening tax net

As a general rule, South African tax residents are taxed in South Africa on their worldwide income. Relief is however provided through an exemption introduced in 2000 aimed at preventing double taxation by exempting foreign earned income provided that certain

Thought of the Week | Exemptions from donation tax for non-residents in South Africa

A donation is the gratuitous disposal of an asset or any gratuitous waiver or renunciation of a right. This implies that there is no gain in return for the donation. Ordinarily, donations are taxed at a rate of 20% (and

Thought of the Week | Distribution of sensitive details about others

Break-ups are never pleasant and more often than not bring out the worst in someone you once loved and trusted. If your former partner is in possession of content which could be harmful to your reputation and threaten to expose

Thought of the Week | Owner not paying levies: What should the body corporate do?

For many of us, our homes are the single most expensive item we purchase in our lifetime and therefore the proper care and maintenance of this investment is of the utmost importance. Owning property in a sectional title scheme has

Thought of the Week | Sale of property from a deceased person’s estate

Patience is a virtue | Buying property from a deceased estate It is not uncommon for an estate agent to be involved in the marketing of a property which is an asset in a deceased person’s estate. But buying from

Thought of the Week | It’s my life right?

Retirement Villages are trending on the property front and potential Life Right Holders are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to settle down for their retirement. The property can be registered as a housing scheme for retired

Thought of the Week | Black Friday 2019: The right to return goods

Black Friday purchases happen in store or online. Whether you have a change of heart or buyer’s remorse, it is good to be forewarned about the legal implications should you wish to return an item bought. It is well known

Thought of the Week | Ukuthengisa indlu kube kukho isivumelwano sokuqeshisa esikhoyo

Thought of the Week | Verkoop van eiendom onderhewig aan ‘n bestaande huurooreenkoms

Thought of the Week | Selling property subject to an existing lease agreement

Thought of the Week | Reduction of exempt foreign earned income and the ever widening tax net

Thought of the Week | Exemptions from donation tax for non-residents in South Africa

Thought of the Week | Distribution of sensitive details about others

Thought of the Week | Owner not paying levies: What should the body corporate do?

Thought of the Week | Sale of property from a deceased person’s estate

Thought of the Week | It’s my life right?

Thought of the Week | Black Friday 2019: The right to return goods

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