“O, I do not like that paying back.” (Falstaff, in Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I) A standard clause in loan agreements, suretyships and the like is the “certificate of balance”
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Buying or selling property? Don’t let the paperwork overwhelm you!Buying or selling property? Don’t let the paperwork overwhelm you!
We ensure that your transaction is smooth, secure, and compliant with all legal requirements. Let us take care of the fine print so you can focus on turning your new
Blue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s ChecklistBlue Skies Ahead for Property? Be Prepared with this Buyer’s Checklist
“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” (Will Rogers) Summer’s a great time to look for property. With the year winding down and the holiday season upon us,
Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your ComplexThree Ways to Protect Yourself from the Nightmare Neighbour in Your Complex
“A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.” (Hesiod, 700 BCE) It seems that every community has at least one nightmare neighbour
Waiving the Bond Clause to Keep a Sale Alive: Risk Versus RewardWaiving the Bond Clause to Keep a Sale Alive: Risk Versus Reward
Waiving the Bond Clause to Keep a Sale Alive: Risk Versus Reward “This sale agreement is no more! It has ceased to be! This is an EX-sale!” (With apologies to
The Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in ArmsThe Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in Arms
“Good fences make good neighbours.” (Robert Frost) When you buy into a community scheme (such as a security estate, complex or apartment block) you automatically become a member of its
Why an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written OnWhy an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On
“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on” (Samuel Goldwyn) Perhaps you are a seller marketing your property through an estate agency, or a buyer asking an agent
Rising Damp and Failed Waterproofing: How to Sue the SellersRising Damp and Failed Waterproofing: How to Sue the Sellers
“[w]here a seller recklessly tells a half-truth or knows the facts but does not reveal them because he or she has not bothered to consider their significance, this may also
Who Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” SagaWho Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” Saga
24 April 2024 is ‘World Intellectual Property Day’. It’s “an opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) encourages and can amplify the innovative and creative solutions that are so crucial
Property: Why Do You Need an Occupancy Certificate Before You Buy?Property: Why Do You Need an Occupancy Certificate Before You Buy?
“…there is no obligation on the [seller] to obtain an occupancy certificate and to furnish it to the [buyers]” (Extract from judgment below) Imagine this – you buy your dream