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 | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The concept of mandatory vaccination policies has been widely publicised in 2022 and it remains a controversial topic which continues to divide opinion amongst the nation. As recently as 21 January 2022, in the matter of TM v Goldrush Group (GAJB 24054-21), the...
by Pierre Rousseau | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Background: Subpoena duces tecum is a Latin term which means “you shall bring with you” and is a mechanism catered for in terms of South African common law. The South African rules of court allow a party to litigation proceedings to compel a witness to produce any...
by Pierre Rousseau | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
When times are tough, you may not get around to paying all your bills. But be warned, if neglected for too long, it will inevitably lead to letters of demand for payment along with interest, charges and legal fees. As your outstanding obligations grow, you may wonder...
by Pierre Rousseau | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
When your property is in the market and you cancel your bond, is there any way to avoid the bank’s cancellation fee? When you cancel your mortgage bond, most banks will contractually charge you a cancellation fee. Such fees can be for early termination of the bond or...
