Know your rights as a neighbour
If you have nice neighbours you are very lucky, however in reality some are not very pleasant and can make your life miserable at times. It is worth making the time getting to know those who live next to you, as neighbours can play an important role in our lives and...My neighbour is building
“My neighbour has recently started building a new double-storey extension to his house which has dramatically impacted on my view as I now look directly into the back of his double storey from my main living area. I was not aware that he would be building and am...Implications of selling a house without approved plans
It is common knowledge that when a house or a structure is built on immovable property that the law requires the plans to be drawn up in a particular manner and approved by the relevant Local Authority with jurisdiction. Therefore, it stands to reason that every...Inspect-a-Home on DSTV Home Channel
Eric Bell (Director of Inspect-a-Home) was interviewed by Cornelius Koopman of “All about Property” on DSTV’s Home Channel (channel 176) on Monday 4 March 2019 – Sunday 10 March 2019. Eric discusses with Cornelius what the Property...Trying to sell your property, but don’t have building plans?
It’s vital to get your house in order before you sell your home and one of the things that can cause massive delays in the transfer process is an issue with the building plans. By law, homeowners have to ensure that all the buildings on the property are on the...1 step closer: Property Practitioners Bill passed by Parliament
The long-awaited Property Practitioners Bill intended to transform the property market was passed in Parliament this week.