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I’ve Been Paying for a House, but There’s No Sale Agreement, Now What?

19 October 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Purchasing a house is one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make. However, it is not uncommon ... for purchasers and sellers, particularly family members, friends, or acquaintances, to enter into verbal agreements for the sale of immovable property.

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Constitutional Court Judgement: A Significant Development in South African Law

12 October 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

In GD v Minister of Home Affairs and Others [2026] ZACC 39, handed down on 9 October 2026, the Court... confirmed that section 7(7)(c) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 is unconstitutional and invalid. The provision excluded pension interests from consideration in certain divorce proceedings involving marriages concluded on or after 1 November 1984, where the parties were married out of community of property and expressly excluded the accrual system.

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Before you Sign a Settlement agreement and have it made an Order of Court, remember this: Once it’s a Court Order, it’s Binding.

01 October 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A, an estate agent, receives a mandate to sell a house. Excited about the opportunity, A only peruses the first... part of the deed of settlement, completely missing the rest of the clause pertaining to the said property.

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Renting in South Africa? Know your Rights!

01 October 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

The Rental Housing Act: What Every Tenant Needs to Know… Renting a home comes with responsibilities, but tenants also have... important legal rights. The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 provides a framework for the relationship between landlords and tenants and aims to protect both parties from unfair rental practices. Here are the need-to-knows every tenant should understand before signing a lease or moving into a rental property.

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I’ve Been Paying for a House, but There’s No Sale Agreement, Now What?

19 October 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Purchasing a house is one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make. However, it is not uncommon ... for purchasers and sellers, particularly family members, friends, or acquaintances, to enter into verbal agreements for the sale of immovable property.

READ MORE
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Article

Constitutional Court Judgement: A Significant Development in South African Law

12 October 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

In GD v Minister of Home Affairs and Others [2026] ZACC 39, handed down on 9 October 2026, the Court... confirmed that section 7(7)(c) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 is unconstitutional and invalid. The provision excluded pension interests from consideration in certain divorce proceedings involving marriages concluded on or after 1 November 1984, where the parties were married out of community of property and expressly excluded the accrual system.

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Before you Sign a Settlement agreement and have it made an Order of Court, remember this: Once it’s a Court Order, it’s Binding.

01 October 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A, an estate agent, receives a mandate to sell a house. Excited about the opportunity, A only peruses the first... part of the deed of settlement, completely missing the rest of the clause pertaining to the said property.

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Renting in South Africa? Know your Rights!

01 October 2026,  Phoebe Minnie

The Rental Housing Act: What Every Tenant Needs to Know… Renting a home comes with responsibilities, but tenants also have... important legal rights. The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 provides a framework for the relationship between landlords and tenants and aims to protect both parties from unfair rental practices. Here are the need-to-knows every tenant should understand before signing a lease or moving into a rental property.

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Protecting your property when married or in a long-term partnership: Upcoming changes to the Matrimonial Property Act, 1984 and how it might affect your property rights

01 October 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

All is good and well when you are madly in love, and you get married with stars in your eyes,... but when the relationship goes south and the fighting starts about the family home, it is not that much fun anymore. How can you safeguard your property rights and what does the South African law need you to know.

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“The Hidden Costs of Buying a House in South Africa: What Every Buyer Should Budget For”

01 October 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. While most buyers focus on saving for... the purchase price and qualifying for a home loan, many are surprised to discover that there are several additional costs involved before they receive the keys.

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Selling Your Property While You Still Have a Bond: What You Need to Know

01 October 2026,  Ashleigh Carstens

Still paying off your home loan but thinking about selling your property? You may be wondering: can I sell it... if the bank still has a bond registered over it? The short answer is yes. Having an outstanding bond does not prevent you from selling your property. However, the bond must be properly dealt with as part of the sale and transfer process.

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A new map for Access to Justice

30 September 2026

 South Africa is reshaping its courts to bring justice closer to communities and strengthen access to the High Court.

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AI is changing business. Are your contracts ready?

30 September 2026

Who is responsible when AI gets it wrong? Traditional contractual protections may no longer be enough.

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Own the dream, share the cost: Understanding Fractional Ownership

30 September 2026

Fractional ownership can make property more accessible. But what should buyers know before investing?

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