Is it legal that my neighbour’s renovations reduce or even obliterate my view?
You've just taken transfer of your dream home. It’s single storey, north facing so it gets the sunshine and has breath taking views. One day you notice that your neighbour is renovating. This doesn't concern you as it will add value to your property. However, you soon realise that they are not only building outwards, more...
Is your electric fence legal?
In terms of the Electrical Machinery Regulations of 2011, issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, every lessor or user of an electric fence system must be in possession of an electric fence system compliance certificate. This additional compliance certificate will therefore be a requirement where immovable property is being transferred. more...
The difference between a consolidation and a notarial tie-agreement with regards to immovable property
Owners of immovable property will sometimes find it necessary or be compelled to consolidate or notarially tie their property. Understanding the difference between the two procedures and when it becomes applicable is therefore necessary. Consolidation A consolidation is done by way of an application, by the owner/s of the properties, for the issue of a more...