How the “Historical Rates” Judgement Affects You
It is declared that, upon transfer of a property, a new owner is not liable for debts arising before transfer from the charge upon the property …” (Constitutional Court Order) How does the recent Constitutional Court decision on “historical rates” affect you in practice? Understanding the issue At issue was that some municipalities would force […]
Selling Property this Festive Season? 3 Tips for a Smooth Transfer
The Festive Season can be a great time to sell a property and to buy it. Warm weather, sunny gardens and bright rooms, lots of holidaying visitors, and more time on your hands generally all help to stimulate the property market. Just bear in mind that, Summer Holidays or not, whether you are selling a […]
Property Sellers: Don’t Pay Future Rates
“Cause they told me everybody’s got to pay their dues And I explained that I had overpaid them” (Six to Rodriguez in ‘Cause’) Before you as seller can transfer your property to the buyer, you must have a clearance certificate from your local municipality confirming that you have paid in full all rates and taxes, […]