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A Property Was Left Out of a Deceased Estate – What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

It sometimes happens that a property is only discovered after a deceased estate has already been finalised. This may be... because the property was left out of the inventory or because it was still registered in a maiden or previous surname and was not identified during the administration of the estate. Once, the estate has been finalised, the property cannot simply be transferred.

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My Parents Did Not Leave a Will, What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences. Amidst the emotional burden of grief, families are often faced... with another challenge: managing the deceased's estate. One of the most common questions we receive is: "My father did not leave a will. What happens now?"

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How to Protect Your Family Home — Update Your Will When You Buy or Sell Property

03 August 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. Yet, while many focus... on the bond, transfer, and moving process, they forget one vital step — updating their will.

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“What Makes Up My Estate?”

03 August 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Most people have the assumption that their estate only consists of their house or the money in their bank account ... however, in reality your estate includes much more than just that. It is important to understand what forms part of your estate as this is essential for estate planning and ensuring that your loved ones are cared for. 

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A Property Was Left Out of a Deceased Estate – What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

It sometimes happens that a property is only discovered after a deceased estate has already been finalised. This may be... because the property was left out of the inventory or because it was still registered in a maiden or previous surname and was not identified during the administration of the estate. Once, the estate has been finalised, the property cannot simply be transferred.

READ MORE
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Article

My Parents Did Not Leave a Will, What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences. Amidst the emotional burden of grief, families are often faced... with another challenge: managing the deceased's estate. One of the most common questions we receive is: "My father did not leave a will. What happens now?"

READ MORE
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Article

How to Protect Your Family Home — Update Your Will When You Buy or Sell Property

03 August 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. Yet, while many focus... on the bond, transfer, and moving process, they forget one vital step — updating their will.

READ MORE
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Article

“What Makes Up My Estate?”

03 August 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Most people have the assumption that their estate only consists of their house or the money in their bank account ... however, in reality your estate includes much more than just that. It is important to understand what forms part of your estate as this is essential for estate planning and ensuring that your loved ones are cared for. 

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Why you should talk to your bank if you can no longer afford your bond payment

22 November 2022

For many home owners, the economic pinch is an everyday reality. Add to this rising interest rates which in turn... push up monthly bond payments, and you may easily find yourself in trouble with making your monthly payment. Beware the danger as you can end up losing your home if you don’t take steps to remedy the situation.

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Your responsibilities as a new home owner

15 September 2022

So many new property owners believe that once the property is in their name all that is left is to... enjoy their new home. Unfortunately, there are still a few other important responsibilities that should not be forgotten.

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What to do if the suspensive condition is not going to be met?

15 July 2022

A typical situation encountered in a property transaction: The deed of sale has been signed, the intended buyer is applying... for a loan but paperwork and delays at the bank slow things down. Suddenly the transferring attorney lets the buyer know that they only have a few days left to satisfy the suspensive condition in the deed of sale. What does all of this mean and what happens if the loan is given, but it’s a day late?

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The drive to transform under the new Property Practitioners Act

13 April 2022

With all the media focus lately on the new Property Practitioners Act and new regulations and requirements regarding Fidelity Fund... certificates, it’s easy to miss the impact this Act intends to make on much-needed transformation of the property sector. Here we highlight a few of the key measures that will impact on transformation in the property industry.

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Exploring the new Property Practitioners Act

21 March 2022

Most estate agents by now know that the new Property Practitioners Act has come into effect. Yet surprisingly, there is... still a lot of confusion about how the Act will affect Estate Agencies and their agents. To help, we have unpacked some of the key points to be considered by any estate agency and property practitioner.

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May I refuse access to my property for electrical meter readings?

15 November 2021

I am currently an owner of a residential property and I sometimes get visits from employees of our local electricity... provider requesting access to the property to take a reading of the electricity meter. This is often an inconvenience to me. May I refuse them access to my property?

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