Freedom isn’t just a broad, historical term. It’s the ability to own property securely. To protect your family’s future. To run a business with confidence. To resolve disputes fairly. In South Africa, these freedoms are underpinned by one critical foundation: the law. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that legal guidance isn’t just about […]
Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions most South Africans will ever make – and yet the legal process behind it remains a mystery to many. In a year where interest rate cycles, housing demand along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, and tighter compliance requirements continue to shape the property market, understanding your […]
Property scams - what to look out for in the sale and transfer process, and legal safeguards for buyers, sellers, and agents: Property fraud and scams are an increasing concern in South Africa. With rising property values and demand, criminals exploit loopholes and unsuspecting individuals to illegally transfer, sell, or mortgage property. Understanding common fraud […]
Freedom isn’t just a broad, historical term. It’s the ability to own property securely. To protect your family’s future. To run a business with confidence. To resolve disputes fairly. In South Africa, these freedoms are underpinned by one critical foundation: the law. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that legal guidance isn’t just about […]
Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions most South Africans will ever make – and yet the legal process behind it remains a mystery to many. In a year where interest rate cycles, housing demand along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, and tighter compliance requirements continue to shape the property market, understanding your […]
Property scams - what to look out for in the sale and transfer process, and legal safeguards for buyers, sellers, and agents: Property fraud and scams are an increasing concern in South Africa. With rising property values and demand, criminals exploit loopholes and unsuspecting individuals to illegally transfer, sell, or mortgage property. Understanding common fraud […]
It all started with DG Clark Estates and Mc Naught and Co on the Bluff, Durban and today we're in France. The objective of our roadtrip from Portugal to France was to meet up with my long time friend and business associate Shirley Black from the Bluff who retired to France some 20 years ago […]
Your Essential Checklist to Get Started Estate planning can feel like a heavy topic - one many of us prefer to put off for another day. But here’s the truth: whether you have a sprawling estate or a modest portfolio, creating a clear estate plan is one of the most caring, proactive steps you can […]
Case study of a tenant's claim: Stealing electricity "I live in a 2-bed semi-detached house I rent from my landlord who owns both of the joined houses.When I received my first two electricity accounts they seemed very high compared to what I was used to paying previously for an apartment of similar size and with […]
The November 2023 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) re-inforced the statutory entitlement of a Body Corporate to withhold the issue of a levy clearance certificate in preference to a bank claim for mortgage bond payment on an auction where there is insufficient to pay both. It held that the statutory embargo on transfer until levies […]
We did it again! Thank you to clients and associates for once again choosing Mc Naught and Co. as your best Bluff attorney/law firm in the Sun 2024 readers' choice awards. Thanks also to our hardworking staff who work tirelessly to ensure our property and mortgage registrations are a no 1 priority for us and […]
Sold your property? What's next? What happens when I sell my house or buy? The process of transferring ownership of a property from an owner/seller to the buyer starts with a sale agreement which is then handed to a specialist attorney and is called "conveyancing" - conveying ownership from one person to the new buyer. […]
