by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
As an agent, we know that our livelihoods depend on the number of houses we sell. It’s tempting, then, to search far and wide to find clients and sellers and increase our listings, regardless of where the property is located. More listings mean more sales, right?...
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 | 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...