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READ MORE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF USUFRUCTS CREATED UPON DEATH A usufruct is a limited real right in property. The usufruct construct takes the form of a common- law personal servitude, which, as a limited real right... CONTACT ESI ATTORNEYS: T. 021 943 5111 E. [email protected] Unit 4 Acorn House, East Wing, Old Oak Office Park, 1 Edmar Street, Tygervalley, 7536, Cape Town, South Africa Join the conversation View Online ESI ATTORNEYS NEWSLETTER | Issue 36 READ MORE WERE YOU THE EFFECTIVE CAUSE OF A SALE? In the 2011 matter of Wakefields Real Estate (Pty) Ltd v Attree and Others 2011 (6) SA 557 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal had to decide which agent had been the effective cause of a sale. The facts are summarised as follows: in 2004, the respondents in this matter had thought of placing their property on the market. An agent, the appellant, bought potential buyers to view the property. A buyer indicated interest but stated that the property was too expensive. The third respondent encountered an agent employed by another agency ("PamGolding Properties") and informed the Pam Golding agent that they liked the 1st respondent’s property, but it was too expensive. AT ESI ATTORNEYS WE STRIVE TO DELIVER ONLY THE BEST TO ALL OUR CLIENTS. So, when you have to make the right choices, you can rely on us to find not only the right answer, but the answer that is right for you. READ MORE INTERNAL VS EXTERNAL MARKETING: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? What is internal marketing and what is external marketing? Why is it important for companies to understand these concepts? READ MORE IS AN E-WILL VALID IN SOUTH AFRICA? In terms of South African law, for a will to be accepted as valid by the Master of the High Court (a statutory body to which deceased estates are reported), it must comply with the legal formalities... ESI ATTORNEYS ACADEMY The ESI Training Academy is an accredited provider of all courses and qualifications required by estate agents. Click below to view our available Training Courses: LEARN MORE www.esilaw.co.za NEWSLETTER ISSUE 36
