by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Feb 24, 2023 | Property
“We have this handy fusion reactor in the sky called the sun; you don’t have to do anything, it just works. It shows up every day” (Elon Musk) Eskom’s no-end-in-sight loadshedding, rising electricity costs, South Africa’s abundance of sunshine, and the global move to...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 27, 2023 | Litigation, Property
“The approval of building plans is not a mere formality in town planning and compliance with building standards promote public safety … The courts should not permit landowners to erect illegal structures on their land and then present the authorities with a fait...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 27, 2023 | Criminal Law / Crime, Property
“…sending bank details by email is inherently dangerous, and so must either be avoided in favour of, for example, a secure portal or it must be accompanied by other precautionary measures like telephonic confirmation or appropriate warnings which are securely...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 3, 2023 | Property
“A kustingbrief … has long been recognised as a superior front-ranking form of security.” (Extract from judgment referred to in the article) You accept a great offer on your property, the sale agreement is signed and the buyer pays the deposit. You put the champagne...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 3, 2023 | General Interest, Property, Website of the Month
If you are in a Community Scheme such as a Sectional Title development or a residential complex with a Homeowners Association (HOA), keep an eye on the “Shared Living” magazine from the CSOS (Community Schemes Ombud Service) on its Newsletter page. Most of the...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 28, 2022 | Property, Tax
December and January have always been prime months for selling residential property in South Africa, and if you are a “Festive Season Seller”, here are two really important tips for you. Plan your financesUnderstand and plan for all the financial implications, not...
