Special clauses in OTPs explained
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An Offer to Purchase (OTP) can be intimidating because of the legalese, but what is even more worrying for many buyers are the special clauses.
South Africa’s exit from the grey list: a defining moment for real estate growth
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South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s economy .
When are property deals binding?
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Failure to understand when your property deal is binding can be challenged in court. A recent court case has highlighted just how important it is.
Will SA’s construction sector be the BRICS sacrificial lamb?
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Well before the great COVID-19 leveler, the South African property development and construction industry already faced enormous challenges.....
Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money
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South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025.
What you need to know about entry and exit inspections
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Landlords and tenants benefit from properly undertaken entry and exit inspections of a rental property. Not doing these inspections may later prove to have cost
AI-powered cybercrime targets SA property market
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There is a rising threat of online fraud: the emergence of AI-powered cybercrime is increasingly undermining the integrity of property transactions.
Body corporates now have the right to cut off your utilities
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A recent court judgment has significant implications for the management of sectional title schemes in South Africa. Attorney Natascha Miller explains the legal