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When Time Runs Out: Court Upholds R1.7 Million Deposit Forfeiture in Property Sale Dispute

03 March 2026

In Von Holdt v Hill Inc and Others (2023/066739) [2025] ZAGPJHV 1165 (18 November 2025), the High Court considered a... dispute arising for the sale of immovable property and, more specifically, the enforcement of a deposit forfeiture clause following cancellation of the sale agreement.

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Movables vs Fixtures: Understanding Property Attachments in Real Estate Sales

07 July 2025

In property transactions, a recurring point of confusion arises around whether certain items - like satellite dishes, bathroom mirrors, or... bar stools - should remain with the property after a sale or be removed by the seller. The issue often hinges on the legal classification of such items as either movables or fixtures, a distinction that can significantly impact the outcome of a sale.

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The when, what and how of estate agent commission

12 October 2021

We’ve put our house in the market and have an estate agent that is helping us sell our property. However,... we have also told our friends that we are selling should anyone know of an interested buyer. But what happens if we get a buyer independent from our estate agent? Must we still pay agent’s commission?

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