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Warning: Property Email Scams Surging
Why yet another warning about cyber-scams in the property industry? It’s because the hard fact is that the criminals are winning this war. In fact we are now reportedly the “second most targeted...
Unlawful Occupiers: Eviction Is Possible, but Neither Quick nor Easy
“It is only once the court concludes that there is no defence to the claim for eviction and that it would be just and equitable to grant an eviction order that it is obliged to grant that order”...
You Signed a Property Sale Agreement, Can You Still Accept a Better Offer?
You put your property on the market and an acceptable but not-perfect offer comes in. On the “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” principle you want to accept the offer even though it’s...
Property Owners, Buyers and Agents: Check for the Title Deeds Before 25 February!
“Time is of the essence” (legal phrase meaning ‘speed is essential, there’s a deadline, this is an emergency, hurry up, do it now’ – The Phrase Finder) You sell your...
Selling Your House: Disclosing Defects
“Honesty is the best policy” (Benjamin Franklin) A recent High Court decision again confirms that when it comes to selling your house, honesty is indeed the best policy. Specifically, disclose all...
Lending to a Friend or Selling Property on Credit – Must You Register as a Credit Provider?
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be For loan oft loses both itself and friend” (Shakespeare) It seems logical that the very strong consumer protections in the NCA (National Credit Act) are...
Property Developers Beware: Deemed Accruals Can Seriously Disrupt Your Cash Flow
“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business” (Richard Branson) A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment has confirmed that when a property developer...
Your Property Sale Agreement: Be Careful How It’s Worded!
“In war and litigation, both sides suffer” (old Roman proverb) Here’s yet another reminder from our courts on how important it is – if you want to avoid the trials of litigation – for you to have...
Selling Property? Check for VAT Before You Sign
“There’s many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip” (very old and very wise proverb) You sell your property for a good price and, with the deal in the bag, you start daydreaming about how to spend...