The process of transferring a property from a buyer to a seller can seem complicated at times. But it is actually a rather simple process in theory. At Hammond Pole Attorneys we try to make this process as easy and as seamless as possible. If you are buying or selling property here is a short infographic showing and explaining the basics of the transfer process to you. ...
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PRESCRIPTION - The Basics Prescription is regulated by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 ("the Act") and refers to the role that a specific time plays in the making and ending of certain rights. Furthermore, it entails the time limits that an individual has after a specific incident has occurred, and resulted in certain damages being caused, to institute legal action. A debt, which is described as the payment of money or delivery of goods or services, will prescribe after the lapse of a certain time period. This means that the claimant will not be able to issue a claim once the time period have...
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The process of selling and eventually transferring your valued property can have many pitfalls if you do not receive the correct advice timeously. It is therefore advisable to use transferring attorneys who can guide you and who you can trust to look after your interests. Since you are the seller you have the right to nominate the conveyancer dealing with the transfer of your investment. We suggest that you do so cautiously and with serious regard for your own interests. The seller is generally the party that is afforded the opportunity to appoint the transferring attorney. This is due to the fact...
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Some statistics recently released by Stats SA on Marriage and Divorces from 2014. Total number of Marriages/Unions A total of 150 852, civil marriages (down by 4.9% on 2013) A total of 3 062 customary marriages (down by 12.5% on 2013) A total of 1 144 civil unions (up by 15.2% on 2013) Median ages of first-time brides and bridegrooms The median ages of first time civil marriage bridegrooms and brides remained unchanged at 33 years and 30 years respectively between 2013 and 2014. For all customary marriages, the median age for bridegrooms (34 years) and brides (29 years) increased by a...
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