by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Owning their own homes is one of the most common financial goals listed by South Africans and the interest rate drops last year has brought buying a house to the forefront of many people’s minds. But choosing to buy a property is a big decision and comes with big...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re buying or selling, the property market can be complex to navigate with plenty of costs and legal jargon getting thrown around, making it difficult to know what you’re paying for. One common question is: who pays the estate agent? An estate agent...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been told that negotiation is key when buying a home. When on the hunt for your dream property, it’s common to think that the price you see online is not the price you’ll end up paying for the home in question. But what does this mean for sellers? Are home...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 23, 2022 | Selling A Property
The Purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the Seller. The property is transferred into the Purchaser’s name. A month later, there were heavy rainfalls and the roof leaks. Is the Seller liable to repair the roof or the Purchaser, as the new owner? To understand...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 23, 2022 | Property Advice
I recently sued someone who owes me R50,000. The Court found that the loan agreement was invalid and that the amount was not owed to me. The legal costs were subsequently awarded in the other party’s favour on a party and party scale. What do I need to pay, and how is...
