Property News - December 2024
Welcome to our Property Investment Newsletter, the aim of which is to keep you up to date and informed as to the most recent property trends and news.
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Articles
SA Investment - Pulling it All Together
Turning South Africa into 1 big construction site is the expressed ideal of ministers from the ANC and the DA. What is the state of play, and what are the prospects?
Legal Matters - When Can You Legally Record Conversations?
Understand when it’s legal to start recording – and when it’s not… Whether you’re talking face-to-face, over the phone, or via digital platforms like WhatsApp, Zoom, Slack, or Teams.
Legal Speak Made Easy - “Bona fide”
An important and commonly encountered legal concept, the Latin phrase “bona fide” translates to “in good faith”, implying an absence of fraud or deceit.
Body Corporates - High Court Overturns Trustees’ Unreasonable Pet Ban in Sectional Title Scheme
This article focuses on an important judgment handed down by the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban on 26 March 2018 which offers valuable insights for owners and trustees regarding the regulation of pets within sectional title schemes. The case highlights key issues around trustees’ decision-making powers, the application of conduct rules, and owners’ rights within a sectional title scheme.
SA Property - Top Ten Sectional Title Management Issues (Part One)
In this two-part series, I will discuss what I consider to be the ten most critical issues in sectional title scheme management. In this first part, I will focus on five key areas: Financial Management, Maintenance and Repairs, Trustees’ Responsibilities, General Meetings, and the Role of Managing Agents.
