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Wiseman Bhuqa analyses the Expropriation Bill with reference to nil compensation, and its its relationship to the current expropriation enabling framework of Acts and Ordinances which prescribe expropriation with compensation.
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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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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2021 Budget sees property transfer duty remaining at the rate set in 2020, the planned finalisation of 1 409 restitution claims, and an allocation of R7 billion to the Land Bank.
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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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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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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: Technology and transparency: The key to conveyancing of the future; Retirement reform changes - what do these mean for the construction industry; and Outsourcing – The underestimated business model in conveyancing.
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This week: Cross-industry survey reveals digital and remote working welcomed by property professionals; reducing the risk of property fraud; and using the spoliation remedy to protect against unlawful dispossession.
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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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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.