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Purchasing a property - First time home buyer guide

Purchasing a house is not only an asset, it’s also one of the most invigorating things one will ever do.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to purchase your own property, you will soon find out that it’s not as simple as buying a chocolate at the shop.

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COVID19 - Cancelling a Commercial Lease

We can only benefit from the law if we understand what our rights and obligations are.

COVID19 has had a major impact on commercial leases. Both tenants and landlords are living in uncertain times and our law needs to protect and ensure that relief exists for both parties.

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Drafting / Updating your Last Will and Testament

The COVID-19 pandemic has given many people the time to reflect and realise the importance of having an official and up to date Last Will and Testament in place.

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Brief Insights into the Issues COVID-19 Presents

On the 15th March, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the Corona Virus Pandemic a National State of Disaster in South Africa.

It is no secret that the virus has brought about tremendous challenges in all sectors, including the legal field. 

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The Real Cannabis Laws in South Africa

Cannabis often referred to as Dope or Weed, is a psychoactive drug that until recently has been classified as an illegal substance.

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Your legal guide to getting married in South Africa

Although most marriages begin as a romantic arrangement, a marriage, in actuality, is a legally binding contract between two individuals. This means that, like all other contracts, certain requirements must be met to render the marriage valid. These requirements are all dependant on the form of marriage you choose.

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Frequently Asked Questions answered by Divorce Lawyers

Our divorce lawyers provide professional advice relating to all aspects of family law, including the enforcement and protection of rights in family, personal relations as well as antenuptial contracts.

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Is it better to buy or rent property in a retirement village?

Many South African citizens will reach a stage in their lives when they will need to consider spending their golden years in a retirement village.

There are various retirement options available in South Africa, however each elderly person has their own specific needs and preferences when it comes to where they would like to retire.

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Season’s Greetings from Bailey Haynes Attorneys in Cape Town

Bailey Haynes attorneys in Cape Town would like to take this opportunity to wish all our colleagues and clients a wonderful festive season.

The end of this year has arrived and it’s finally time to start settling into holiday mode after a productive 2019.

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Labour Law, the CCMA and Labour Court

Labour law is the law applicable to matters regarding employment, remuneration, conditions of work, trade unions, and industrial relations.

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