by Abé Kempen | Jun 30, 2021 | Estate Agent, General, Purchaser
AJ Kempen Incorporated’s Privacy Policy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) Our firm understands the importance of protecting the privacy and personal information of our clients. We undertake to align our...
by Abé Kempen | Oct 19, 2020 | Estate Agent, General, Purchaser
What happens to our Property after Divorce? Dealing with the half share, of a jointly owned property Dealing with your jointly owned property after a divorce can be very frustrating. Luckily, our attorneys are here to help! The first step is to look at the...
by Abé Kempen | Jun 25, 2020 | General
Why Mediation? Read this now before its to late. Mediation and the High Court Rules (Rule 41A) For a long time, the High Court Rules have made it mandatory (in Rule 37(6)(d)) for parties in a High Court litigation to indicate whether their matter has been...
by Abé Kempen | Apr 16, 2020 | FAQ, General
Need a debt payment holiday? Read our article now. WHAT ABOUT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 DISASTER? South Africa’s banks are providing some relief on the payments of home loans and/or other debt payments during the coronavirus crisis for those who...
by Abé Kempen | Apr 7, 2020 | FAQ, General
MAKE SURE YOUR LEGACY IS PROTECTED TRUSTS & WILLS One of the questions asked about trusts, is whether they are still relevant today. To answer this question, it is necessary to understand what the purpose of a trust is. A trust can be defined as a legal...
by Abé Kempen | Feb 27, 2020 | General
Arrested for Drinking & Driving ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING, WHAT NOW? Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime and having a criminal record can have serious ramifications for the rest of your life. When you are arrested, it is extremely important to...
by Abé Kempen | Feb 11, 2020 | General
Caught Drinking & Driving – We will assist you! Caught drinking & driving?!? Phone our 24-hour number 084 662 3341 We will assist you! South Africa’s drunk driving laws are currently being reviewed by the Department of Transport and the Road...
by Abé Kempen | Oct 11, 2019 | Estate Agent, General, Purchaser, Seller
CYBERCRIME DON’T FALL VICTIM TO CYBERCRIME! The advances in technology are a blessing when it comes to the property industry, in the sense that the entire process moves a lot swifter than it did when conventional methods were used. Unfortunately, fraudsters are...
by Abé Kempen | Oct 3, 2019 | FAQ, General
Is your Antenuptial Contract valid? Antenuptial Contract In the past few years we have dealt with an unsettling amount of incorrectly registered Antenuptial Contracts. If your Antenuptial Contract does not adhere to the legal requirements, it is not valid! The first...
by Abé Kempen | Aug 29, 2019 | FAQ, General, Seller
New Home Buyers WHAT NEW HOME BUYERS SHOULD KNOW The process of buying your first home can be very exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind: Take a good look at the numbers: Make sure that you budget for all the costs...
by Abé Kempen | Aug 13, 2019 | FAQ, General
What is a Notarial Lease Agreement? Notarial Lease Agreement A notarial lease agreement is a written contract (long term lease agreement) where the lessor undertakes to grant the lessee the use and enjoyment of immovable property in exchange for consideration. The...
by Abé Kempen | Jul 15, 2019 | FAQ, General
The X File (Death File) Everyone should have this… The X-File (Death File) We deal with numerous late estates and one of the biggest concerns or problems the families need to deal with, is the gathering of the required documentation to enable the...
by Abé Kempen | Jul 11, 2019 | FAQ, General, Seller
How much Capital Gain Tax should you pay when you sell your property? CAPITAL GAINS TAX Capital Gains Tax forms part of income tax and arises when there is a disposal of an asset, which includes property. Although not all assets attract Capital Gains Tax, capital...
by Abé Kempen | Jun 14, 2019 | Estate Agent, Purchaser
YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: SECTION 25 OF THE SECTIONAL TITLES ACT ARE YOU A SECTIONAL TITLE OWNER? YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: SECTION 25 OF THE SECTIONAL TITLES ACT A REAL RIGHT OF EXTENSION OF A SCHEME WHAT IS A REAL RIGHT OF EXTENSION? A real right of extension is a...
by Abé Kempen | May 21, 2019 | FAQ, Seller
Why a Municipal Clearance Certificate? “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Albert Einstein Why does a transferring attorney have to obtain municipal clearance figures and a municipal clearance certificate from the...
by Abé Kempen | May 3, 2019 | General, Purchaser, Seller
Are you a non-resident selling immovable property in South Africa? “A fine is a tax for doing something wrong. A Tax is a fine for doing something right.” – Anonymous. Withholding Tax: A non-resident selling immovable property in South Africa When it comes to...
by Abé Kempen | Apr 16, 2019 | Estate Agent, FAQ, General, Purchaser, Seller
When to apply for an INTERDICT An interdict is a powerful remedy which protects the right(s) of a person or entity, against an unlawful interference. Generally, interdicts are brought by way of Motion Procedure and the costs incurred for such proceedings could...
by Abé Kempen | Mar 18, 2019 | General, Purchaser, Seller
The correct Conveyancer is essential This is an important consideration when it comes to the buying or selling of your home. A conveyancer is an attorney enrolled by the high court who is further qualified in conveyancing. In other words, a conveyancing attorney is...
by Abé Kempen | Jan 22, 2019 | Estate Agent, General, Purchaser, Seller
Should my spouse pay 20% donation tax? Before this question can be answered we need to look at the meaning of the word donation: A donation is: any gratuitous disposal of property including any gratuitous waiver or renunciation of a right; or a disposal of any...
by Abé Kempen | Jan 16, 2019 | Estate Agent, FAQ, General, Purchaser, Seller
From the pen of our director Abé Kempen Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, Now that we’re a few days into the new year, it’s good to look ahead and think about what this year may bring us. Every beginning is an opportunity to grow and achieve new goals. We...
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