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To make property dreams come true for first time homebuyers LexisNexis South Africa has partnered with MDW Inc to help them, via their conveyancers to apply for Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Program (FLISP) subsidies.
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Robert Krautkramer and Deon Welz respond to the stir caused by the suggestion that the Asbestos Abatement Regulations will require building owners to remove asbestos from buildings within the next 14 months.
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Deon Welz gives a measured response to the view that the proposed Expropriation Act of 2020 will irrevocably change property rights, our country and our economy. He considers the process; its exceptional application; and the role of courts in upholding the Constitution.
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A note and guidelines from Allen West in answering the question as to when a deed or document must be rejected; with a submission that some hard and fast rules should be laid down for the profession and the deeds registries to be on the same page.
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Allen West discusses Section 93 of the Deeds Registries Act, 47 of 1937, which provides a mechanism to record the change of name of a person or partnership.
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The Festive season is always a busy time for property sales, and this year should be no different but don’t neglect the legal aspects, Jack Crook gives 12 reasons why you should call your attorney first.
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Chief Registrar's Circular No. 01 of 2022: Companies Act 71 of 2008 and its impact on deeds registration procedures, repeal and replacement of Chief Registrar’s Circular No. 28 of 2013.
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Allen West looks at the registerability and effect of a condition inserted into a deed of transfer which excludes community of property, whether such a condition lawful and binding, and the effect it has on creditors.
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Buyers must establish the marital status of sellers they are buying property from, especially if it later turns out that not only they are married, but married in community of property, and consent has not been given by their spouse - Jack Crook reports.
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At the annual registrars’ conference, matters which affect conveyancing and notarial practice were discussed resulting in eight resolutions being adopted, they became operative on the 2nd of January,vide CRC 16 of 2005