Subdividing property – A guide to subdivision
It’s possible. But it’s a process…
So you have a large piece or plot of land and are finding that the maintenance thereof is getting too...
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Litigation against your business!
Litigation and disputes are often traumatic experiences, especially on the personal front. Divorcees will attest to that. Business usually is perceived as being shielded from this somewhat intensely personal experience. As an attorney, knowing that a company…
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Why is the transfer of my property taking so long and what can I do to speed up the process?
You have found your dream home, submitted your offer to purchase and have been advised what the additional costs involved in the transfer of your...
Property rates and prescription in a nutshell
All property owners are obliged to pay rates and utilities in respect of their properties. Section 229 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states that municipalities can charge rates on property and surcharges on fees for services provided by or on…
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Rezoning of property
When a property is initially purchased, one cannot always predict the host of possible intentions for which the property is to be used. Even when...
Piercing the corporate veil and your remedies
An important legal principle exists that few stakeholders consider or understand and allows for shareholders and directors who use the company structure to hide their...
Noise – Know your rights as a neighbour
Shakespeare said in The Tempest (2:2), “Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.”
When we live side by side in high density complexes it’s inevitable that...
Bankers and municipal councils be mindful of reversionary rights
The Constitutional Court case, Ethekwini Municipality vs Mountahaven Pty Ltd (CCT05/2018) explored reversionary rights and prescription. The Municipality asked the court to compel Mounthaven to re-transfer the property...
NERSA seeks comment on 2019 municipal tariff guidelines
The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) has called for comment on the municipal tariff guideline, benchmarks and proposed timelines for the municipal tariff approval process for...
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Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on track
The energy minister, Jeff Radebe, has confirmed that the finalization of the Integrated Resource Plan is imminent.
The minister was speaking at the DLO Africa Power...
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