IMPLICATION OF CHANGES TO VAT
Having consulted the latest SARS guide (here is the link: https://bit.ly/4kOs5bp) on how the latest Vat increase will be implemented, […]
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Bond Condition – When is it actually met?
A question which seems to rear its head every now and again, is this: When is a bond condition actually,
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LATEST FROM THE FIC
We attended a FIC feedback seminar yesterday. The FIC are placing a lot of emphasis on ensuring that: We determine
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“Mortgage”, “Mortgage Bond” and “Home Loan”: What’s the difference?
Derived from French “mort” and “gage” (literally “dead pledge” because it “dies” when settled), a mortgage secures a creditor’s claim
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From the Horse’s Mouth: “Should You Use AI for Legal Advice?”
AI language models are rapidly transforming the way we live, with ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Copilot, Gemini 2.0 and many others increasingly
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Mortgage Bond Arrears: Can You Challenge a Certificate of Balance?
A recent High Court ruling tackled the important question of whether or not a Certificate of Balance issued by a
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PCC & FICA – Public Compliance Communication relating to beneficial ownership and the application of FICA
On 8 August 2024 the FIC published a guideline on how to determine beneficial ownership of a legal entity. It
Zoom – Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?
We’ve all grumbled at having to go and find a commissioner of oaths in a police station or bank just
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Scams – Home Buyer loses R5.5m in Phishing Scam – Don’t Make the Same Mistake!
It’s an exciting time, buying a property. But don’t let your guard down – cybercriminals love the lucrative pickings on
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Trusts – Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?
Many of us will either be involved in trusts as trustees or will contract with them as outsiders at one
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Mandates – Why an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On
As Samuel Goldwyn humorously put it: “A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.” To illustrate, we analyse
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Rising Damp and Failed Waterproofing: How to Sue the Sellers
All sellers and buyers should understand both what constitutes a “defect” in a house for sale, and the extent and
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