Should sellers provide approved building plans when selling property?
Although some would argue that the simple answer is no, reality is more complicated. The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act mandates that local authorities approve building plans for the construction, alteration, or conversion of a building. Consequently, if approved plans are absent, the property owner would be committing a statutory offence. Once signed […]
Will solar power increase the value of your home?
Will solar power increase the value of your home? Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without power for up to 12 hours each day, and the threat of Stage 8 blackouts looms large on the horizon. It’s no wonder then that many households are turning to ‘off-grid’ power sources […]