Guthrie & Theron | Attorneys in the Overberg Region

Home power backup systems

Electrical engineers answer your questions Eskom has made it clear that ‘load-shedding’ isn’t going to end any time soon.  This reality, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during his annual State of the Nation speech on 9 February 2023 that tax incentives for solar power use are imminent (confirmed in the Budget on 22 February 2023), […]

5 Questions to get your homeowner relationship right

Despite the recent interest rate increase, South Africa is still currently in what is deemed a “buyer’s market”, where first-time homebuyers are enjoying the opportunity of entering the property market at a much earlier stage than their financial situations would have allowed in previous years. But it’s precisely the fact that so many homebuyers are […]

The importance of property practitioners in the times to come

Many industries are piecing things back together again this year, as they try to recover from the effects of the pandemic or recreate themselves to remain relevant in a changing world. One industry that has been left unaffected to a great extent, and yet has had to re-create itself almost entirely in the same breath, […]

Buying or renting: Has the question finally been answered?

The question of whether renting or buying is the best is almost always in circulation in the real estate industry. While one is affordable in the short term, the other holds more benefits in the long run. In 2020, however, things took a turn, and the answer to the question may be a bit clearer than usual. Historically low […]

Before signing a lease

Tenants often take the signing of a lease agreement lightly and don’t read carefully through the terms and conditions. A proper lease agreement will ensure that both parties’ rights are protected. Landlords must ensure that they include all the necessary information in a lease agreement, while tenants must make sure that all the points discussed […]

Selling your property? There might be some costs you are not aware of

If you are selling property in South Africa, check what costs you have to pay, and if they’re applicable to you. Bond costs Cancellation Costs: This is charged when you cancel your bond after selling your property. They total up to R3 000 or more. Early Settlement Penalty: If your home was recently purchased and […]

Selling your property? There might be some costs you are not aware of

If you are selling property in South Africa, check what costs you have to pay, and if they’re applicable to you. Bond costs Cancellation Costs: This is charged when you cancel your bond after selling your property. They total up to R3 000 or more. Early Settlement Penalty: If your home was recently purchased and […]

Transfer of a property: Is vat or transfer duty payable?

A purchaser is responsible for payment of transfer cost when acquiring an immovable property, but it should further be established if the transaction is subject to the payment of VAT or transfer duty to SARS. When an immovable property is transferred, either VAT or transfer duty is payable. To determine whether VAT or transfer duty […]

Transfer of a property: Is vat or transfer duty payable?

A purchaser is responsible for payment of transfer cost when acquiring an immovable property, but it should further be established if the transaction is subject to the payment of VAT or transfer duty to SARS. When an immovable property is transferred, either VAT or transfer duty is payable. To determine whether VAT or transfer duty […]

Property Focus

Pringle Bay UNIEKE GELEENTHEID VIR DIE ERNSTIGE BELEGGER LEGIO MOONTLIKHEDE Prys:  R18,500,000 Die eiendom is gesoneer vir opleiding, wat dit ideaal maak vir bv. ‘n hotelskool  of selfs vir ‘n rehabilitasiesentrum.   Dit leen homself ook ideaal vir ‘n boutiekhotel of  ‘n Bed-en-Ontbyt-saak.   ‘n Verdere moontlikheid is vir ‘n Spa-oord.   Die uitsig op die see en […]