After their bond was withdrawn, the buyers were given time to arrange new finance. Instead, one of them emailed the conveyancer saying they would only apply for another bond after the seller repaired an alleged defect or agreed to reduce the price. The seller understood this to mean that the buyers would not proceed on...Read More

Hopefully 2026 will gift us some really positive movement in the property market. This is great news, but please note this cautionary tale from the Supreme Court of Appeal. A husband transferred his half share in the marital house to his wife to protect it from his creditors. But after the couple divorced, he found...Read More

Summer has always been a prime time to buy and sell property in South Africa. Everyone’s spirits lift with the blue-sky weather, the festive season beckons, and holiday travel booms. If you’re planning to take advantage of this seasonal upswing by selling now, get your ducks in a row with our Seller’s Checklist – a...Read More