The rouwkoop clause, frequently featured in agreements between sellers and purchasers, grants the seller the right to retain a portion or a specified amount of

One way to acquire property in South Africa is through acquisitive prescription. This method does not rely on the transfer of rights from a predecessor

South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring ownership is not affected by whether the original transaction is

Your insurer or broker should be the first to know. Many South African homeowners are investing in renovating their homes to increase its value. However,

Surrogacy, a process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple, is a complex journey intertwining medical, emotional, and legal

When one thinks of a will, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a last will and testament. This type of will expresses

The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. 

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a