{"id":2162,"date":"2018-11-06T11:45:48","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T09:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=2162"},"modified":"2019-11-05T05:06:58","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T03:06:58","slug":"timing-in-agreements-year-end-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/timing-in-agreements-year-end-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought of the Week | Timing in Agreements: Year-End Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the festive season, remember to pay close attention to the dates inserted in agreements for the sale or purchase of immovable property.<\/p>\n<p>It is prudent to arrange that the due dates for payment of a deposit, obtaining bond approval and guarantees do not fall too close to public holidays as many people are on leave. In addition, role-players such as the deeds office, SARS and municipalities either close or operate with a skeleton staff and suggested registration dates should take these factors into account.<\/p>\n<p>Attention to these details will manage the expectation of all the parties concerned and may prevent the failure of agreements due to the non-compliance with the due date obligations.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance, contact you\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@stbb.co.za?subject=Timing%20in%20Agreements:%20Year-End%20Considerations%20%7C%20STBB%20Thought%20of%20the%20Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STBB<\/a>\u00a0conveyancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the festive season, remember to pay close attention to the dates inserted in agreements for the sale or purchase of immovable property. 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