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Video | COVID-19 The Property Market in Distress – Carte Blanche

Already in freefall before the COVID-19 lockdown, the property market has been all but frozen by the temporary closing of the Deeds Office. The unintended consequences have been dire for some home owners and tenants: double rent payments, an inability

Video | The impact of the lockdown on your deals

Liezl Solomon and David Thompson together with our STBB Gauteng Team discuss the impact of the State of Disaster on Contracts, with specific applications to Offers to Purchase. Our team offers advise on how to secure your deals, manage suspensive

VIDEO | Why Does the Seller Appoint The Transferring Attorney

In property transfers the seller nominates the transferring attorney/conveyancer who acts on his behalf yet the buyer pays the costs and has no representation as such. Why is this so, is it a disconnect and “unfair” or understandable and justified?

VIDEO | What is a Conveyancer

The term “Conveyancer” is easily thrown around after signing your first Offer to Purchase , yet many remain slightly uncertain as to what the actual function of the Conveyancer is. This video explores the various functions of a Conveyancer, advises

VIDEO | Voetstoots Clause

Understand the Legal Implications and duties of Sellers and Buyers of Immovable Property.  

VIDEO | Usufruct, Habitatio & Usus

Usufructs, Habitatio and Usus: What are they and other important factors to consider.  

VIDEO | Transaction Costs Q&A

A discussion of the transactional costs in selling and purchasing a property, both from the Agent and Conveyancer’s perspective. This is especially important for a first time buyer and seller.  

VIDEO | Stipulatio Alteri

“The Stipulatio Alteri” – Accepting the benefits of an Agreement. A short discussion about the stipulatio alteri and two practical examples of how the Courts have dealt with situations where Estate Agents have and have not accepted the benefits of

VIDEO | Sectional Title Part 1

The Voetstoots Clause: Understand the Legal Implications and duties of Sellers and Buyers of Immovable Property Sectional Title Property 3 part series, summarizing the sectional title process in South Africa, explaining the terminology used in sectional title developments, and unpacking