"The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller not one." (George Herbert) A Marina Da Gama property. A collapsed wooden deck. A purchase price of R1.55...
Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller’s
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Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
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Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose...
She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail
"The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away." (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a...
Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything
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Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
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Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk
“Knowledge is power.” (Sir Francis Bacon) Being a company director carries not only rewards but also risks that you need to manage carefully. In...
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Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller’s
"The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller not one." (George Herbert) A Marina Da Gama...
Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
“I can't afford to die; I'd lose too much money.” (George Burns, comedian) At the heart...