Articles related to "Voetstoots"
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The Voetstoots clause and its implications

The voetstoots clause is tricky in property agreements because non-disclosure is challenging to prove.
Property Advice
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Sarah-Jane Meyer
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28 Jun 2023
Top 20 property terms you should know

If your legal agreements leave you cross-eyed, fear not: Private Property has defined and simplified the top 20 property terms you should know.
Property Advice
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Cath Jenkin
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20 Jan 2020
What is the voetstoots clause?

Disputes can arise if buyers and sellers don’t understand the voetstoots clause in the sale agreement documents.
Property Advice
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Sarah-Jane Meyer
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09 Sep 2019
Avoid misunderstandings on your offer to purchase

Here's what your offer to purchase document needs to contain.
Property Advice
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Press
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18 Apr 2019
Do you know your home’s history?

Well done! You’ve found your dream home, but do you really know its history? Here’s how to find out the real truth behind those gorgeous tiles.
Property Advice
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Cath Jenkin
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16 Jan 2019
8 ways to ruin your chances of selling your home

Selling a home quickly, for the best possible price is what any property owner wants. It’s imperative that sellers get everything right in order to achieve a sale.
Property Advice
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Tahir Desai
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19 Apr 2018
Common pitfalls to avoid when buying property

A buyer usually knows far less about a property than its seller so it’s important for them to be familiar with common defects and contract clauses.
Property Advice
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Press
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12 Oct 2017
'Voetstoots’ does not provide sellers with an honesty backdoor

Full disclosure of known defects still essential to facilitate an informed buying decision
News
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Hollard
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06 Apr 2017
The House of Horrors – not just the stuff of movies, lore and legend

Buying a home with a host of undisclosed defects can turn your dream move into a horror movie, starring you. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Property Advice
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Hollard
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15 Mar 2017
Ask a lawyer: Buying a home from a deceased estate

What are the ins-and-outs of buying a property from a deceased estate? We asked Tamaryn Nowitz, an attorney from Alan Levy Attorneys to give us some pointers.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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09 Feb 2017