Matome Matsheta

The term “voetstoots“, derived from Dutch and meaning “as is”, is a common legal term in South African property law. In property sale transactions, the principle implies that the property is sold in its current condition, with all its defects, whether patent (meaning visible) or latent (meaning hidden). If included as a condition in the […]

We often hear and read about fraudulent property transactions in the media. The truth is that it happens more often than what is reported. The property sector generates a constant flow of individuals looking to either buy or sell properties which creates opportunities for fraudsters to deceive buyers and sellers alike.  The aim of this […]

Concluding an agreement for the sale or lease of immovable property can be an overwhelming experience, and one can easily overlook some of the most important clauses in the agreement. The condition of the property often becomes a contentious issue after registration of the property or conclusion of a lease, when the purchaser or lessee […]