What is the usual cost involved for a seller when selling a property?
The following items will be deducted for the sellers proceeds of sale on registration Current outstanding bond amount Bond cancellation cost Estate agents commission Rates figures and certificate fees Levy clearance figures and certificate fees Cost associated with the issuing of the compliance certificates
I want to sell my house. What happened if I lost my title deed?
An Application can be made to the Deeds Office in your district for a duplicate original. If the title deed is destroyed or lost. But before an Application can be made the intention to apply for a certified copy must be advertised in a newspaper and lie for inspection at the deeds office for 2 […]
The deeds office process when transferring your property
1. Parties to provide their FICA documents 2. Conveyancer must obtain a Transfer Duty Receipt from SARS as well as a Rates Clearance Certificate from the Municipality 3. Drafting all the transfer documents for signatures 4. Lodgement of all necessary documents at the Deeds Office 5. Examiners will examine the documents and approve them for […]
I obtained a domestic violence interdict, but he/she is not adhering to it, what can I do?
Phone the SAPS. A statement will be taken from you. Provide the police with the warrant of arrest you received together with the protection order at Court. If you are in immediate danger the abuser will be arrested, or the abuser will be given the notice to appear in court the following day.
I suspect I am a victim of domestic violence. What is domestic violence?
1. Physical abuse 2. Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse; 3. Economic abuse; 4. Intimidation; 5. Harassment; 6. Stalking 7. Damage to property; 8. Entry into the complainant’s residence without consent, where the parties do not share the same residence; 9. Any other controlling or abusive behaviour towards a complainant, Where such conduct harms, or may […]
Is there an obligation on grand parents and siblings to support a child?
It is accepted in the South African law that if neither parent can support or maintain the child, the duty passes on to the grandparents, both maternal and paternal. But what happens if neither the child’s parents nor grandparents are in a position to provide support, then that duty will pass to the child’s siblings, […]
Which one of the two parents must support a child?
Both parents have a duty to support their child and must support their child pro rata according to their income The fact that the father may be in a stronger financial position does not mean that the mother has no liability, even though the father may have adequate means and versa visa
What do I need to go to the Maintenance court and apply for a Maintenance Order?
When a court makes an order in respect of the maintenance of a child, it will take into account: • the reasonable maintenance needs of the child; • that both parents jointly have a duty to support the child; and • that the parents’ respective shares of their obligation are apportioned between them according to […]
What do I need to go to the Maintenance court and apply for a Maintenance Order?
When a court makes an order in respect of the maintenance of a child, it will take into account:• the reasonable maintenance needs of the child; • that both parents jointly have a duty to support the child; and • that the parents’ respective shares of their obligation are apportioned between them according to their […]
What is the different marriage regimes in South Africa?
MARRIAGE IN COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY This applies automatically where parties do not conclude an Ante-Nuptial Contract (ANC). All assets and liabilities of spouses married in community, whether acquired before or during the marriage, fall within one joint estate. MARRIAGE OUT OF COMMUNITY OF PROPERTY This is achieved by concluding an ANC. Each party has […]
