A reader who owns a three-bedroom house in a small town wants to know whether she can sell it below market value, given that it is in a state of disrepair. … [Read more...]
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Alterations made after signing of agreement of sale questioned
A purchaser, who has taken early occupation of a property, is questioning alterations made after the parties signed the agreement of sale and before registration of transfer. … [Read more...]
Landlord demands deposit on lease after several years
After not paying a deposit in her lease agreement several years ago, a reader wants to know if her landlord can now demand the deposit or have her evicted if she does not pay it. … [Read more...]
Dos and don’ts of demolishing a house
A reader who is intent on demolishing the house on his property has asked the YourProperty expert for guidance on the procedures, permits and applicable rules. He explains that he intends to use the levelled site to build a new house and is in the planning stages of the process. The reader says he has also been approached by a developer who is interested in purchasing the property, knocking … [Read more...]
Unease over immediate occupation in hasty property sale
A wary seller has asked the YourProperty expert about the dangers of a transaction in which the eager purchaser wants to transfer the full purchase price and take occupation immediately. See the reader's question here. According to Sean Radue of Radue Attorneys in Port Elizabeth, all sales of fixed property must be recorded in writing as provided for in the Alienation of Land Act. "The … [Read more...]
Insurance dispute puts damper on sectional title claim
The owner of a sectional title unit that suffered damage as a result of serious damp issues has asked the YourProperty expert for help in claiming from the body corporate's insurance provider. The reader explains that she purchased the unit more than a decade ago. At the time of purchase she was aware of the damp problem on the interior walls, which was ostensibly due to water seeping in from … [Read more...]
How should I disclose defects when selling a property?
I'm in the process of selling my house, which is in a serious state of disrepair and far beyond what you'd call a "fixer-upper". Many of the fixtures are worn and should have been replaced years ago. Although most of these defects are clearly visible, there are others that can also be seen on closer inspection. For example, the roof leaks and some of the woodwork has rotted away and needs to … [Read more...]
Selling property: how to disclose latent and patent defects
This week the experts have been asked by a seller to consider the issue of latent and patent defects in a fixed property. … [Read more...]
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