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12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale

12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign That Deed of Sale

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 26, 2022 | Property, Uncategorized

“Knowledge is power” (old proverb) Whether you are buying or selling property, remember that it is too late to ask questions after you sign the Deed of Sale (often called a “Sale Agreement” or “Offer to Purchase”). “Knowledge is power” rings particularly...
Website of the Month: Solar Power and the Insurance Risk

Website of the Month: Solar Power and the Insurance Risk

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jul 26, 2022 | Property, Website of the Month

With our loadshedding woes unlikely to go anywhere soon, more and more property owners are looking to solar power as an alternative to relying on Eskom. Just be careful that you don’t fall foul of your insurers in the process. “Rules homeowners should know before...
Buying and Selling Property: Who Pays What Costs?

Buying and Selling Property: Who Pays What Costs?

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 27, 2022 | Property

“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” (Warren Buffett) Don’t risk not knowing what you’re doing when you either sell or buy property. Avoid nasty shocks by budgeting properly for the costs you will incur – some of them can be substantial, and some are less...
Bodies Corporate: Forcing Access to Units, and Round Robin Resolutions

Bodies Corporate: Forcing Access to Units, and Round Robin Resolutions

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jun 27, 2022 | Property

Owning your own property comes with a raft of benefits, including a general right to privacy and control over who can access your property and who can’t. But of course there are exceptions. And apart from the obvious ones, a recent High Court judgment highlights one...
Landlords: Zoning Law Contravention Could Invalidate Your Lease

Landlords: Zoning Law Contravention Could Invalidate Your Lease

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2022 | Property

“…it is a general rule that a contract impliedly prohibited by statute is void and unenforceable…” (extract from judgment below) Here’s yet another warning from our courts of the importance of complying with your local municipal zoning laws, whether you buy property...
Property Owners: Your Rates Could Quadruple for Unauthorised Land Use

Property Owners: Your Rates Could Quadruple for Unauthorised Land Use

by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Apr 25, 2022 | Property

“The said penalty … was imposed due to the fact that the property was being used in contradiction to its zoning” (extract from judgment below) Municipalities all have the right (and the duty) to regulate land use in their areas, and amongst other sanctions, properties...
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