Duane Marais Property practitioner Weltevredenpark

18/06/2026

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, yet many fall into common pitfalls that can cost them time, money, and unnecessary stress. - Property24

For both buyers and sellers, preparation is key.

18/06/2026

Property transactions that arise from divorce proceedings or deceased estates are among the most emotionally complex and legally technical situations an estate agent will encounter. In both cases, the people involved are dealing with grief, conflict, or both. The property is not just an asset. It is tied to a life that has changed. And the legal frameworks governing these transactions are strict, with specific requirements that must be met before any sale can proceed.- Property24

A property is not just an asset. It is tied to a life that has changed.

17/06/2026

Understanding the process for changing partners on a joint home loan is essential to protect rights and ensure a smooth transition. - Property24

Co-ownership disputes are becoming more common as rising living costs, relationship changes and...

17/06/2026

Municipal account disputes have become one of the most common causes of property transfer delays in South Africa, with many transactions being held up for weeks or even months while outstanding charges are investigated and resolved. - Property24

Municipal account disputes have become one of the most common causes of property transfer delays in...

16/06/2026

Property experts have warned of a growing rise in title deed fraud in South Africa, with criminals using forged documents to steal and sell homes – sometimes even attempting to evict the rightful owners. - dailyinvestor

Property experts have warned of a growing rise in title deed fraud in South Africa, with criminals using forged documents to steal and sell homes.

16/06/2026

South Africans who invested in rooftop solar to escape load shedding are being warned that going off-grid could become costly if they do not comply with increasingly strict regulations. - Paul Stevens

South Africans who invested in rooftop solar to escape load shedding are being warned that going off-grid could become costly if they do not comply with increasingly strict regulations.

16/06/2026

Happy Youth Day! The future begins at home, where dreams
are nurtured and possibilities grow. Here’s to empowering the
next generation with a strong foundation to thrive.

15/06/2026

South Africa’s household debt burden has reached an alarming R2.4 trillion, and according to experts, its impact extends beyond bank statements and credit records.- Businesstech

South Africa's household debt burden has reached alarming levels, and experts say its impact extends beyond bank statements and credit records.

15/06/2026

South African homeowners and residents in estates are being warned that comments made on WhatsApp groups can have serious legal consequences. - Businesstech

South African homeowners and residents in estates are being warned that comments made on WhatsApp groups can have serious legal consequences.

14/06/2026

Tree-related neighbour disputes are rising sharply in South Africa, with homeowners, sectional title schemes and municipalities increasingly facing legal and financial liability.- dailyinvestor

Tree-related neighbour disputes are rising sharply in South Africa, with homeowners, sectional title schemes and municipalities increasingly facing legal and financial liability.