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72-Hour Clause

03 March 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

The earliest bird catches the worm. This statement rings true in nature as well as the property market. The 72-hour... clause is a clause that ensures that the seller of immovable property does not miss out on the opportunity to make a sale by granting him the opportunity to accept an offer after one has already put forth previously.

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How to Apply for a Protection Order: A Step-by-Step Guide

03 March 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you are facing any form of domestic violence or abuse, applying for a protection order can be a crucial... step in ensuring your safety and well-being. 

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Ugogo No Mkhulu died waiting for their Title Deeds

03 March 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A friend of mine approached me regarding the transfer of his paternal grandparents’ property. Although the township register was opened... and registered. The erven was  never transferred to the said residents.

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Maintenance and Insurance Claims

03 March 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Property maintenance insurance typically doesn’t cover maintenance because the purpose of insurance is to protect against sudden, unforeseen damages, not... the gradual deterioration that occurs through normal wear and tear. 

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72-Hour Clause

03 March 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

The earliest bird catches the worm. This statement rings true in nature as well as the property market. The 72-hour... clause is a clause that ensures that the seller of immovable property does not miss out on the opportunity to make a sale by granting him the opportunity to accept an offer after one has already put forth previously.

READ MORE
37
Article

How to Apply for a Protection Order: A Step-by-Step Guide

03 March 2025,  Lerato Mashego

If you are facing any form of domestic violence or abuse, applying for a protection order can be a crucial... step in ensuring your safety and well-being. 

READ MORE
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Ugogo No Mkhulu died waiting for their Title Deeds

03 March 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

A friend of mine approached me regarding the transfer of his paternal grandparents’ property. Although the township register was opened... and registered. The erven was  never transferred to the said residents.

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Article

Maintenance and Insurance Claims

03 March 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Property maintenance insurance typically doesn’t cover maintenance because the purpose of insurance is to protect against sudden, unforeseen damages, not... the gradual deterioration that occurs through normal wear and tear. 

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Filter: Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?

03 December 2024

Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by... the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.

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The taxes applicable to a deceased estate

29 May 2024

When a person passes, their estate must be reported to SARS and so becomes a new taxpayer with various taxes... applicable. If the deceased had foreign assets, international taxes may also apply. The executor of the deceased estate is responsible for handling all tax matters related to the deceased estate, which can become quite complex, depending on the nature of the estate. In this article, we look at some of the most important taxes applicable to a deceased estate.

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You must take capital gains tax into account in your estate planning

04 October 2023

When assisting clients with estate planning and discussing the tax considerations applicable to their estate upon their death, an often... misunderstood and unplanned for consequence following a death is capital gains tax (“CGT”). In this article, we take a closer look at some of the considerations that come into play with respect to CGT and how regular review of your estate plan is important to ensure that the latest tax considerations have been incorporated into your estate plan.

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