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Why you need to check the title deed before making an offer to purchase?

Why you need to check the title deed before making an offer to purchase?

If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of an Attorney specializing in property transfers (also known as ...
A new earnings employee threshold has been issued. What does this mean for employees?

A new earnings employee threshold has been issued. What does this mean for employees?

The Minister of Employment and Labour has published the new earnings threshold and effective as from the 01st of March 2021. Click here to find out more
HOW TO PUT THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE REPOSSESSION?

HOW TO PUT THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE REPOSSESSION?

Times are tough. If you have found yourself drowning in debt, you might be facing the threat of vehicle repossession. Here are some of your key questions about this matter which Duvenage Attorneys answers:
CANCELLING A HOLIDAY BOOKING?

CANCELLING A HOLIDAY BOOKING?

With the holiday season looming, consumers are clamouring to secure last minute accommodations for their family vacations and new year’s getaways.
IS THERE SUCH ATHING AS A STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT?

IS THERE SUCH ATHING AS A STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT?

There is no such thing as a standard (“or a one-size fits all”) lease agreement. Although most landlords will simply provide you with their standard lease agreements, it may not be fit for your business purpose and contrary to your intentions for con...
IS YOUR TITLE DEED LOST OR DESTROYED?

IS YOUR TITLE DEED LOST OR DESTROYED?

Do you have a drafted will?

Do you have a drafted will?

Have you bought a property? Have you been living with your partner for some time? Have you been divorced or widowed recently? Do a number of people depend on you financially? If so, then you should have a legally sound will to ensure that the...
What does the Voetstoots Clause mean to the property of the Seller and the Purchaser?

What does the Voetstoots Clause mean to the property of the Seller and the Purchaser?

A well-known term that every seller and Purchaser of immovable property may have encountered is that of the voetstoots clause. This means that the product, in this context, the immovable property is sold “as is” or “as it stands”.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN EMPLOYEE USES THEIR PRIVATE CELL PHONE TO TAKE UNAUTHORISED PHOTO’S INSIDE THE EMPLOYER’S BUSINESS PREMISES?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN EMPLOYEE USES THEIR PRIVATE CELL PHONE TO TAKE UNAUTHORISED PHOTO’S INSIDE THE EMPLOYER’S BUSINESS PREMISES?

Employees may innocently be taking photos while in the business premises, however there could also be sinister intentions.
VALIDITY OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

VALIDITY OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) currently regulate electronic agreements, and confirms that digital communications are as equally legally valid as paper-based communications.