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Property Law and Sectional Title
When you’re selling your home, one of the first big questions is: what’s it worth? It’s natural to be drawn to the estate agent who promises the highest price. But beware - this is where many sellers get caught by a practice known as “buying the listing.”
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High commission splits attract South African agents, but what do they sacrifice? Discover the hidden trade-offs behind 70%, 80% and 100% splits.
Since 2020, real estate has shifted to the Agent Attraction Model. Learn how revenue share and infopreneurship are reshaping the South African market.
Struggling to get your Fidelity Fund Certificate from the PPRA? Learn your rights, risks, and how VDM Attorneys can compel action to protect your commission.
Joint mandates, “effective cause,” and double commission - how landlords, agents and buyers can avoid costly disputes. Summary of Remax vs Kapstadt case.
Thinking of buying into a sectional title or estate in South Africa? Here’s what every buyer should know about levies, rules, CSOS, and community living.
Since the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect, businesses across South Africa have been scrambling to update contracts, change systems, and create new policies. While compliance is essential, we’ve seen many organisations go overboard — quoting legislation at clients, adding unnecessary red tape, and making business harder than it needs to be. At VDM Attorneys, we believe that POPIA compliance should be practical, proportionate, and effective. Let’s unpack what you really need to know.
In Johannesburg, residents can apply to close off public roads with security booms, gates, or guardhouses. This is regulated by the JRA’s Road Closure Policy and requires formal approval before implementation.
Johlene Wasserman, Director of Community Schemes and Compliance at VDM Law, confirmed that the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has issued a Practice Directive that represents a substantial shift in how community schemes are regulated and enforced. The directive, signed and published on 18 July 2025, sets out uniform standards for addressing a range of governance issues, including the treatment of pets, the imposition of fines, and the regulation of domestic workers.
In property sales, the most contentious issues rarely surface during negotiations — they emerge after transfer, when defects are discovered and expectations collide with reality. South African law draws a clear legal distinction between latent and patent defects, and that distinction often determines who carries the cost when problems arise.
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