Tips for 1st time home buyers

You are not behind on your bills… have some cash saved… have a steady job…and are ready to start investing in your future… Property is generally a good investment, but watch out for the pitfalls before you buy. It is very important for buyers...

Getting Married?

A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION… It is not surprising that engaged couples sometimes feel a little besieged. There are hundreds of decisions that they need to make and in the whirlwind it is easy to forget one of the most important choices, namely, which matrimonial...

Avoid illegal building alterations

When you are buying a property, make sure that the buildings and structures (including swimming pools) have valid (properly approved) building plans. Most contracts for the sale of land have a voetstoots clause in…this means you buy the property as is. You will...

Is everything I say to my attorney privileged?

Legal Professional Privilege When you enter your attorney’s office (mine included!), you as the client can rest assured that the information you share is confidential and cannot be used against you. Legal professional privilege is a right which allows you to...

Does your blog have a disclaimer?

For anyone publishing opinions on the internet –  this page is a NECESSITY. Enter the DISCLAIMER… A disclaimer is a statement (normally found on emails or websites or airline tickets etc etc) that basically holds you harmless from prosecution. It is a statement...