Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Some caveats registered on the title can create obstacles to the conveyancing process in a mortgagee power of sale,.

Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules concerns the disclosure and inspection of documents in civil litigation. In summary, a party discloses a document by stating that the document exists or has existed. A party to whom a document has been disclosed has a right to inspect that document except where, amongst other things, the party disclosing the document has a right or a duty to withhold inspection of it.

A judgment delivered on 23 April 2012 stated that in a Settlement Agreement, inclusion of the phrase "full and final settlement in respect of any and all outstanding matters" was, on the facts, sufficient to exclude liability for defects.

Late last month, in an April 24, 2025 status report to the court, the Office of Mission Support of the EPA indicated that it has terminated 377 prior grants and that it intends to issue...

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its first regular session on April 22, making it one of the most fast-paced sessions in recent years.

The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical injustices.

Third, the 1st Respondent was not a bona fide purchaser since the 2nd Respondent was incapable of passing a valid legal title, having acquired the same illegally. Further, the 1st Respondent did not conduct adequate due diligence and had constructive notice of the irregularities.

If you are a contractor facing non-payment on a construction project, the question that often arises is whether you can ‘down tools'. In circumstances where the Construction Act...

Whether you're a start up business or an established enterprise, renting a commercial property can be one of the biggest investments a business will make.

The Supreme Court, in the K. Gopi case, held on April 7, 2025 that Sub-Registrar or Registering Authority cannot adjudicate on the seller's title document to execute transfer property and refuse registration in the absence of the same.

In my previous blog post, Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes...

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Battram to Partner in our Residential Property department.