Want to rent out your property or invest in a rental? The Seeff Property Group says going from property owner to landlord requires legal and operational knowledge. While a private individual renting out their own property or an Airbnb unit does not need to register with the Property Practitioner’s …
With the inflation outlook deteriorating since the previous Monetary Policy Committee meeting – with the headline inflation rate again breaching the upper limit of the 4-6% target for the second consecutive month at 7.4% in June 2022, it was inevitable that a decision would be taken to further increase the …
In South Africa, most of the population die without a Last Will & Testament in place. If you die without leaving a valid will, your estate will devolve according to the Intestate Succession Act, 1987 (Act 81 of 1987). This means that your estate will be divided amongst your surviving spouse, children, …
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet again later this month and all signs point to yet another interest rate hike, with some even predicting a bump of 75 basis points. Experts advise South Africans to prepare themselves ahead of the July meeting to avoi.d falling behind on …
Fair and just dismissal When considering disciplinary action that may lead to an employee’s dismissal, an employer must wrestle with questions of both fairness and “just reasons” to successfully exercise his/her authority over that employee. Employers are viewed as having more bargaining power than employees and so the law places …
Conveyancing is the work involved in the legal process of moving land or property from one owner to another. The conveyancing process may seem very daunting and complicated for a first-time homebuyer. I will try to simplify the process below for you for you to understand exactly what is happening …
Louwrens Coetzer Attorneys is a Family-owned practice that has been in business for 33 years. Our Lawyers have a combined working experience of more than 50 years! Practice areas include: Conveyancing the transfer of legal title of property from one person to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such …
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to hike the repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75% – taking the prime rate to 8.25% – will make home loan finance more expensive. However, the rate remains well below the pre-pandemic levels of 2020 and was …
The divorce process in South Africa is straightforward, yet the financial and emotional consequences can be profound, especially since most divorces are normally lodged in the High Court. The other harsh reality is that the High Courts in South Africa have overly burdened court rolls, and parties normally have to …
When couples with children divorce, there is understandably a focus on the arrangements made for the children. A lot of time and effort is spent ensuring a fair division of care and contact between the parents. Unfortunately, the rights of grandparents are often overlooked. Despite being intimately involved in their grandchildren’s lives and upbringing and often …
Including evaluating the liquidity of your estate, communicating with your heirs, and re-assessing your trust-related estate planning goals in general. Image: Shutterstock Having a valid and up to date will in place is an especially crucial element of a comprehensive financial plan, but this is not the only element required …
Posting about your personal life on social media is a risky move. But during a legal situation like a divorce, it’s in extremely poor taste and could further complicate your circumstances. Here are five examples of what not to post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn during your divorce. 1. …
