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Can A Property Transaction Continue After An Offer To Purchase Has Expired?

It often happens in practice: a Purchaser signs an Offer to Purchase (OTP), fails to comply with obligations (for example, payment of deposit or securing bond approval), disappears for months and then unexpectedly...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

What If An Electrical Compliance Certificate Turns Out To Be Defective After Transfer?

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Property Sale Collapses, Can The Estate Agent Still Claim Commission From The Deposit?

When a property transaction falls apart because the purchaser breaches the agreement, many people assume the agent simply loses out on commission. That is not always correct.

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges

Should You Sell Your Home On Auction In A Difficult Property Market? Pros And Cons Every Seller Should Know

When the residential property market slows down, Sellers often start considering alternative methods to secure a sale. One option frequently suggested by Agents is selling a private residential property by auction.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Fraudulent Electrical Certificates Of Compliance In Property Transactions: Legal Consequences For Sellers, Purchasers And Contractors

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Not Every Residential Lease Falls Under The Consumer Protection Act

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Purchasing Property In The Name Of A Minor In South Africa: Benefits, Risks, And Legal Implications

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When Can An Estate Agent Be Held Liable For Latent Defects In Immovable Property?

South Africa Real Estate

AA

Adams & Adams

The Benefit Of A Section 20 Transaction vs A Normal Offer To Purchase

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Does A Usufruct Automatically Terminate On Death? Understanding The Legal Process

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can An Executor Run Off With Estate Sale Proceeds?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Special Power Of Attorney vs General Power Of Attorney In Property Transfers: What Must Be Lodged In The Deeds Office?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Cash Purchaser Fails To Perform: What Happens If The Deposit Is Not Paid?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When Sectional Titles Go Off-Plan: The Legal Risks Of Unapproved Alterations, Exclusive Use Areas, And Informal Carports

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

AI In Africa: Regulations Are Catching Up And The Courts Are Already There

South Africa Technology

AA

Adams & Adams

South Africa Signals Strong Momentum Toward ISSB Adoption, But Is Corporate South Africa Ready?

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Casting The Net Wider: FIC Issues New Guidance On Credit Providers And The Crypto Travel Rule

South Africa Technology

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ENS

COFI Heads To Parliament: A New Era For Financial Conduct Regulation

South Africa Finance

E

ENS

Extending Boundaries: Adjustments To South African Exchange Control Limits And Powers

South Africa Tax

E

ENS

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Construction & Planning

SCA Upholds City Of Cape Town's Discretion In Rezoning Dispute

Sterea Digital CC ("Sterea") purchased a residential property at 1 Basson Street, Durbanville, intending to convert it into offices for Sandenbergh Nel Haggard...

South Africa Real Estate

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ENS

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

Establishing a township is one of the most exciting and complex steps in property development. Whether you are unlocking agricultural land for residential or mixed-use development or formalising...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical injustices.

South Africa Government

FW

Fairbridges

How To Check Your Property Zoning And Apply For Changes In Cape Town

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges

Bridging The Liability Gap: Employer Recourse Against Subcontractors In Construction Contracts

South Africa Real Estate

AA

Adams & Adams

PART 1: How Businesses Can Proactively Combat The Scourge Of The Construction Mafia

South Africa Real Estate

WW

Webber Wentzel

Understanding "Voetstoots" Beyond The Physical Condition Of The Property

South Africa Real Estate

AA

Adams & Adams

ESG: A New Paradigm For Construction Agreements

South Africa Environment

TA

Tiefenthaler Africa

Decoding Contractual Guarantees – Gauteng High Court Advocates A Businesslike Interpretation

South Africa Insurance

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ENS

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Conveyancing

Can A Property Transaction Continue After An Offer To Purchase Has Expired?

It often happens in practice: a Purchaser signs an Offer to Purchase (OTP), fails to comply with obligations (for example, payment of deposit or securing bond approval), disappears for months and then unexpectedly...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

What If An Electrical Compliance Certificate Turns Out To Be Defective After Transfer?

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Should You Sell Your Home On Auction In A Difficult Property Market? Pros And Cons Every Seller Should Know

When the residential property market slows down, Sellers often start considering alternative methods to secure a sale. One option frequently suggested by Agents is selling a private residential property by auction.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Purchasing Property In The Name Of A Minor In South Africa: Benefits, Risks, And Legal Implications

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Benefit Of A Section 20 Transaction vs A Normal Offer To Purchase

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Does A Usufruct Automatically Terminate On Death? Understanding The Legal Process

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Special Power Of Attorney vs General Power Of Attorney In Property Transfers: What Must Be Lodged In The Deeds Office?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can An Executor Run Off With Estate Sale Proceeds?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Cash Purchaser Fails To Perform: What Happens If The Deposit Is Not Paid?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Real Estate

What If An Electrical Compliance Certificate Turns Out To Be Defective After Transfer?

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Property Sale Collapses, Can The Estate Agent Still Claim Commission From The Deposit?

When a property transaction falls apart because the purchaser breaches the agreement, many people assume the agent simply loses out on commission. That is not always correct.

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges

Fraudulent Electrical Certificates Of Compliance In Property Transactions: Legal Consequences For Sellers, Purchasers And Contractors

In South African property transactions, the Electrical Certificate of Compliance (“ECOC”) is a critical legal requirement that ensures the safety and regulatory compliance of electrical installations.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Not Every Residential Lease Falls Under The Consumer Protection Act

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Does A Usufruct Automatically Terminate On Death? Understanding The Legal Process

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Special Power Of Attorney vs General Power Of Attorney In Property Transfers: What Must Be Lodged In The Deeds Office?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can An Executor Run Off With Estate Sale Proceeds?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Cash Purchaser Fails To Perform: What Happens If The Deposit Is Not Paid?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Does A Residential Lease Of A Family Home Fall Within The Ambit Of The Consumer Protection Act?

South Africa Real Estate

E

ENS

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Land Law & Agriculture

Protecting Plant Varieties In South Africa

South Africa's agricultural sector presents significant commercial opportunities for horticultural businesses and farmers who breed or import plant varieties.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Recognition Of Agricultural Products And Textiles As Geographical Indicators Of Origin

Geographical indications of origin are gaining recognition and importance in Africa.

South Africa Real Estate

AA

Adams & Adams

Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Menu!

In a first for South Africa, the Government Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) published, on 18 July 2025, R6436/2025, the Regulations Relating to Meat Analogues for Sale in South Africa.

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

South Africa Government

FW

Fairbridges

Meat Analogue Products And The Proposed Amendments To The Processed And Raw Processed Meat Regulations

South Africa Real Estate

E

ENS

New Regulations Published For Agricultural Remedies In South Africa

South Africa Environment

AA

Adams & Adams

GI Products Such As Figs, Pepper And Olive Oil Grow Under Cooperation Between The EU And Africa

I

Inventa

Mooted Changes To SA's Business Rescue Laws May Save The Struggling Agriculture Sector

South Africa Strategy

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Latest Videos

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When Will You Require A Land Information Certificate Regarding A Parcel Of Land (Video)

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Can A Planning Permit Be Regarded As A Title Document To A Property? (Video)

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 4 – Real Estate (Video)

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Orison Legal

Two Common Mistakes On Land Purchase Part 1 (Video)

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Kenya Real Estate Outlook – Room For Growth (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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