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This week: 2021 Fidelity Fund Certificate application portal to open until 31 January 2021; Johannesburg Deeds Office Rectification Section arrangements; and conveyancing will lead the way in digital ID.
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This week: Construction industry applies for exemption during the annual shutdown; how the LSSA fulfills its functions; a Cape Town Deeds Office communique; and Conveyancing Association launches revised Cyberfraud & Fraud Protocol.
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This week: Cybersecurity - a thematic review of five key areas; price growth remains resilient but outlook is uncertain; and property managers evolve into mediators as the rental market battles on.
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This week: Revitalising property markets through inner-city investment and refurbishment; a forecast for 2021's property landscape; and clients need out of hours access, but don't expect firms to respond.
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This week: Built environment surveys reveal ongoing frustrations with government; City of Ekurhuleni to Jhb Deeds Office on Rates Clearance; and Conveyancers to be ‘more’ vigilant states 2020-21 SRA Risk Outlook.
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Allen West discusses anonymous and commanditarian partnerships and the issue of whether a vesting can disclose or refer to a commandite partner in deeds and documents.
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This week: The changing world of compliance; Land Registry’s Safe Harbour Standard is good news for conveyancing, and will the surge in first-time home buyers lead the recovery in the property market?
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This week: Rental payments point to a continued weakening of the residential rental market; selling your business as a going concern; and is Caveat Emptor the key to Conveyancing Reform in England?
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Robert Krautkramer discusses the concept of "transient guests" as contained in the Cape Town Municipal By Law Act and its implications for needing Council's permission to AirBnB.
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Should we wish to build: Jack Crook reminds us to check for full compliance with the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act as it offers significant protection against dishonest contractors and faulty workmanship, plus access to its mediation services if a dispute arises.