Suzette at Property Masters Realty Group

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

14/08/2026

Buying a home with a partner can feel like a natural next step in a relationship, but joint ownership creates legal and financial consequences that should be considered before registration.

Questions such as how the deposit is divided, who contributes to the bond, how improvements are funded, what happens if one person wants to sell, and how the property will be dealt with if the relationship ends should ideally be addressed upfront.

Simply contributing more towards the property does not automatically rewrite the ownership recorded in the title deed. A co-ownership agreement can provide clarity around these issues before disagreement arises. When two people buy property together, they are entering into an important financial relationship as well as becoming homeowners.

Our property law team can advise co-owners on structuring their rights and obligations clearly.

11/08/2026

Kom wees deel van die vet pret!!!

11/08/2026

Kom geniet 'n onvergeetlike
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#18 September 2026

11/08/2026

In July, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in Motjamela v George Local Municipality, involving a litigant who had pursued extensive proceedings through several forums and courts. One of the issues before the Constitutional Court concerned orders restricting further litigation. The Court ultimately narrowed the scope of the vexatious-litigant order.

The case highlights an important distinction. Everyone has a right of access to courts, but that right does not mean litigation can be pursued indefinitely or abusively.

For parties involved in prolonged disputes, litigation strategy should continually assess whether proceedings remain legally justified, proportionate and directed toward a meaningful outcome.

Litigation should be used to resolve disputes, not perpetuate them.

21/07/2026

Late payment in the construction sector continues to place serious pressure on contractors, particularly where businesses are expected to carry labour, material, and subcontractor costs for extended periods while waiting for payment. Industry reporting has again highlighted how delayed payment, especially in the public sector, can destabilise projects and place smaller contractors under severe financial strain.

From a legal perspective, these disputes are rarely only about non-payment. They often involve contractual notice requirements, payment certificates, suspension rights, adjudication provisions, and questions around whether work may lawfully be slowed or stopped.

In construction, cash flow disputes can escalate quickly. The strength of the contract often determines how much leverage a contractor actually has when payment stalls.

Our team assists with construction contracts, payment disputes, and project-related litigation.

13/07/2026

Once signed, an offer to purchase is a binding legal agreement that can create serious obligations for both the buyer and seller. Yet many people sign these documents without fully understanding the suspensive conditions, occupation clauses, fixtures and fittings provisions, or the consequences of breach.

In practice, disputes often arise where parties assume something was “understood” but it was never properly recorded in the agreement. Whether it relates to occupational rent, the sale being subject to bond approval, or what exactly is included in the purchase price, the wording of the agreement matters.

An offer to purchase should not be treated as a formality. It is the legal foundation of the transaction and should be understood before it is signed.