In the context of property developments and sales the term “occupancy certificate” is often referred to. The applicable law is the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 /1977 What is an occupancy certificate (also known as a certificate of occupancy or a use certificate )? Before a building on a property may be […]
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“Prenup” is a term often used in movies and the American media. It is an abbreviation of the phrase” pre-nuptial agreement”. It is a reference to an agreement we know as an antenuptial contract, commonly referred to as an ANC, being an agreement entered into between two people who are about to get married, regulating
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A will is an essential legal document that allows you to decide how your assets will be distributed after your death. However, not all wills are valid. Several factors can render a will invalid or limit the freedom of a testator‘s disposition of their estate. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your will
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What happens if you die without leaving a will viz without legally acceptable directions as to who your estate should go to? In this situation, you will be regarded as having died intestate. Fortunately, the law provides a formula as to how your estate should devolve in these circumstances. This is contained in the Intestate
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When is the right time to be registered as a Credit Provider? If you sell property, land or anything else to someone on credit, you enter into a credit agreement. In essence, you are now the seller and a credit provider. The National Credit Act stipulates that you must be registered as a credit provider
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