Introduction In the past I have shared with you many articles on properties including on conveyancing, capital gains tax, due diligence on properties before purchase, fraud involving property transfers and

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Introduction I have written many articles on properties, capital gains tax and conveyancing or transfer of properties before. I have explained that for transfer of a property to be effected

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Introduction In the past I have written many articles on Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”). For example, my article of 29 May 2025 was titled “Capital gains tax clearance certificate in

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Financial Considerations When Selling Properties 

Introduction  Selling of properties by property holders occurs regularly as evidenced by activity in the real estate sector. There are important financial considerations to look at when making the decision

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Capital Gains Tax Clearance Certificate 

Introduction  During the transfer of immovable property from the seller to the purchaser a number of documents are required by the Deeds office. These include the those listed below.  In

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Agreement Of Sale For Immovable Property

Every day people buy or sell immovable properties such as residential houses, commercial or industrial properties for business or investment. They use agreements of sale to carry out these transactions.

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Countering Fraud Over Title Deeds

Based on press reports it appears to me that cases of alleged fraud over title deeds is on the increase. From those reported cases my understanding is that such cases

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Warranties And Declarations in Property Sales

Introduction  On 29 June 2023 I wrote an article titled “Safeguards in agreements or contracts”. I explained that some of the important safeguards include the following:  Warranties in agreements of

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Key Skills in Administering Complex Deceased Estates 

Introduction  On 11 August 2022 I wrote an article titled “Managing deceased estates that own shares in companies”. In that article I pointed out that many times it happens that

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Key Provisions in a Property Lease Agreement

Introduction  Leasing of immovable properties, whether as the landlord or tenant is quite common. This applies to different properties such as residential dwellings, commercial properties such as offices, industrial properties

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