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BE ON THE SAFE SIDE! - BY INSAAF DAVIDS
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
More and more people are opting to install liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances due to the increase in electricity prices by ESKOM and for health and culinary reasons! These new additions include gas hobs, combination gas and electric hobs, water heaters, refrigeration and even gas fire-places.

PURCHASING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA - BY RONEL STRAUGHAN
Monday, June 07, 2010
Visitors to South Africa may find a property they wish to make their new or second home, or to buy property for rental or investment purposes. Bowman Gilfillan Inc has the expertise to assist in negotiating a contract to protect the interests of a buyer or seller. We can supervise or attend the process of registration of transfer of ownership of immovable property and advise purchasers on the security of title. Our international reputation and local market knowledge establishes confidence in our expertise.

LET THE BUYER BEWARE … OF VOETSTOETS CLAUSES, APPROVALS, CGT AND DEADLINES
Friday, April 09, 2010
Prudent property buyers are aware of how critical it is to inspect the property carefully by running the taps, flushing the loo, turning on the lights, and checking for signs of damp, leaks and recent repairs.

BUYING OFF PLAN IS SENSATIONAL, BUT BEWARE THE PITFALLS - BY TARYN HARRIS
Friday, April 09, 2010
The idea of buying property off-plan is sensational, since the potential to have considerable input into the internal layout and finishing of your dream home is exciting.

NEW ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS MAKE CRIMINALS OF A GREAT MANY SOUTH AFRICANS - BY BOBBY BERTRAND
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New electrical installation regulations leave much to be desired. Indeed, they are slightly clearer than their vague predecessors.

THERE’S NOW A NEW REASON TO BE SPORTING GREEN AND GOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA - BY TARYN SEFTON
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
There’s now a new reason to be sporting green and gold in South Africa. With the launch of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) in September 2008, South Africa became the 13th member of the World Green Building Council.

CHECK THE PITFALLS WHEN PURCHASING REAL ESTATE AT AN AUCTION BY BOBBY BERTRAND
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The South African real estate market is no longer booming. In the wake of higher interest rates, many owners, especially those who bought second and more properties to let, are experiencing difficulty maintaining their bond instalments.

EXTENSIONS TO SECTIONS IN SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES BY BOBBY BERTRAND
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
If you own a unit in a sectional title scheme and you want more space, it is possible to extend the floor area or boundaries of your section provided you comply with the formalities set out in the Sectional Titles Act of 1986.

SECTIONAL TITLE TRUSTEES ARE DUTY BOUND TO DIGEST SECTIONAL TITLES ACT LEGISLATION - NADISHA SINGH
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Every member of a body corporate, but most especially its trustees, must ensure that they are familiar with the provisions of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 and the management rules which regulate the affairs of the body corporate.

LAND EXPROPRIATION DRAFT BILL BOUND TO SPARK LIVELY DEBATE - YETUNDE ONAGORUWA AND RONEL STRAUGHAN
Monday, April 07, 2008
Public comment on the national government’s recently-drafted Land Expropriation Bill is likely to spark lively debate, much of it heated and emotive.

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