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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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Understanding the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 : What It Is and What It Is Not

10 March 2025

Expropriation is a legal power granted to the state under Section 25 of the Constitution, allowing the government to acquire... land for public purposes and in the public interest.

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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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Can I institute legal action on behalf of my body corporate?

07 June 2019

I live in a sectional title that used to have beautiful common property areas. The last year or two though,... owners have been causing damage to these garden areas and walkways and the body corporate is doing nothing to stop it. Can I take legal action against the owners that are causing the damage or can only the body corporate do something?

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Is BEE compliance a legal requirement for estate agents?

08 August 2018

I run a small estate agency in town. I’ve recently listened to a radio discussion that implied estate agencies will... also have to be BEE compliant and get a BEE certificate. Is this true? I’m a small agency and cannot imagine that BEE compliance would be applicable to my business?

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