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WHO CHOOSES THE CONVEYANCER & WHY THE RIGHT CHOICE MATTERS

THE CHOICE OF CONVEYANCER IS THE SELLER’S While estate agents may offer recommendations based on their experience with conveyancers, the choice of conveyancer ultimately lies with the seller. Sellers should feel empowered to select a conveyancer they trust, who will handle the legal aspects of the transaction with professionalism and efficiency. Estate agents, while valuable […]

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ESTATE AGENTS AND CONVEYANCERS: UNDERSTANDING THE DISTINCT ROLES

THE ESTATE AGENT: A SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONAL Estate agents play a critical role in the property industry. Their expertise lies in marketing properties, negotiating deals, and guiding buyers and sellers through the sales process. A skilled estate agent understands the market, provides valuable insights, and ensures that the right buyers are matched with the

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MANDATORY DISCLOSURE FORMS UNDER THE PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS ACT (22 OF 2019)

Section 67 (1) of the Property Practitioners Act No. 22 of 2019 (the “Act”) states that a property practitioner must: “(a)        not accept a mandate unless the seller or lessor of the property has provided him or her with a fully completed and signed mandatory disclosure in the prescribed form; and (b)          provide a copy

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MANDATORY DISCLOSURE FORMS & THE “VOETSTOOTS” CLAUSE

In our last article we looked at the property practitioner’s role in obtaining a Mandatory Disclosure Form as required by Section 67(1) of the Property Practitioners Act as well as the consequences if a property practitioner fails to obtain such disclosure. In this article we will focus on what impact, if any, the Mandatory Disclosure

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REGISTRATION WITH CSOS (the Community Schemes Ombud Services)

Registering with CSOS is important for those involved in managing or owning property within community schemes such as sectional title developments, share block companies, homeowners’ associations and retirement villages. In terms of the regulations to the Community Schemes Ombud Services Act, 2011 (“the CSOS Act”), which came into effect on the 7 October 2016, all

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