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Plain-language explainers from App Realtors on how attorney-led property sales actually work — written for buyers, sellers and executors, not lawyers.
Bank-mandated sales: buying property through a credit provider's mandate
Sometimes a bank or other credit provider instructs an attorney to market a property directly. Here's how that differs from a sale in execution.
Capital gains tax on your primary residence: the exclusion explained
Selling your home doesn't always mean paying CGT on the full gain. Here's how the primary residence exclusion works.
Who pays the transfer costs when buying property in South Africa?
Transfer duty, conveyancing fees and Deeds Office charges — here's who's responsible for what, and how to estimate the total before you make an offer.
What is trust property — and how is it sold?
Property held in a trust is sold differently to property owned by an individual. Here's who signs, and why it matters to buyers.
Selling an insolvent estate: what buyers and executors need to know
Insolvency sales follow the Insolvency Act and involve a trustee or liquidator rather than the original owner. Here's what makes them different.
How a deceased estate property sale works in South Africa
When a property forms part of a deceased estate, it can't simply be sold like any other listing. Here's how the process works and who needs to sign off.