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STARTING A NEW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT? THESE ARE THE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED
While it isn’t possible to list all the documents required for new developments because each one has its own unique set of requirements based on vast variables, we hope this list assists developers with regards to anticipated requirements within ‘standard’...
Risk of exposure under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
Section 2 Part H of the CPA deals with the consumer’s fundamental right to fair value, good quality and safety. The CPA has a major influence on the common law warranty against latent defects. It is however extremely important to keep in mind that the CPA is not...
Who Gets the House?
The romantic proposal, the wedding invites, the roses, the candles, the church…the divorce. Not all ?happy-ever-afters? end in the courts, but a fair number do, and no matter how much in love a couple is to start with, it?s always best to prepare for the worst by...
Bert Smith Incorporated 20th Anniversary
Three weeks before my grandmother passing I was sitting on the bed with her when she said??My boy, always make sure that you create exceptional memories when you are young, because when you are as old as I am you find yourself constantly living in the past?? It is...
How can a Usufruct save tax when transferring a property to a Trust?
Transferring your property to a Trust? A Usufruct could solve the headache of Transfer Duty In the event that a person needs to transfer a property to his or her Trust, the transaction will draw Transfer Duty ? a costly exercise. Because in effect the owner will be...
Botswana Desert Rewarded SACCS Moto Winners
The Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race (TDR 1000) in Botswana is a gruelling and ruthless event. But it rewarded the winners in the fourth round of the 2017 SA Cross Country Championship for Motorcycles and Quads that took place over the last of three days of...
Real Net Sponsors Bert Smith All Stars 2017
Bert Smith All Stars Off Road Racing team is proud to have Real Net as one of its respected sponsors for the 2017 Off Road racing season. It gives us great pleasure to introduce you to the pilots who will be competing in the prestigious 2017 Botswana 1000 race,...
The Implications of the Consumer Protection Act for Estate Agents, Part 2
Part 2: When does the CPA apply? In the case of the sale of a home or a holiday home, the contract is between the seller and the buyer, which is governed by common law. So what is the risk for the estate agent? In Part 1 we discussed the application of common law in...
The Implications of the Consumer Protection Act for Estate Agents, Part 1
Part 1: When does Common Law apply? Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) 68 of 2008, consumers have the right to fair value, good quality and safety. So how does this apply to property transactions? Estate agents need to understand both how common law applies to...
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Lord Charles Office Park, 337 Brooklyn Road Brooklyn, Pretoria
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Centurion office
9 Lauriston Place Street, Glen Lauriston Centurion, Pretoria
Tel: 012 654 4107
Fax: 012 654 7407
E-mail: bert@bertsmith.co.za