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Conveyancing and Property Transfers
High commission splits attract South African agents, but what do they sacrifice? Discover the hidden trade-offs behind 70%, 80% and 100% splits.
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Since 2020, real estate has shifted to the Agent Attraction Model. Learn how revenue share and infopreneurship are reshaping the South African market.
Struggling to get your Fidelity Fund Certificate from the PPRA? Learn your rights, risks, and how VDM Attorneys can compel action to protect your commission.
Can estate agents earn commission without a Fidelity Fund Certificate? The law says no - learn why valid FFCs are critical for protecting commission rights.
Thinking of buying into a sectional title or estate in South Africa? Here’s what every buyer should know about levies, rules, CSOS, and community living.
Since the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect, businesses across South Africa have been scrambling to update contracts, change systems, and create new policies. While compliance is essential, we’ve seen many organisations go overboard — quoting legislation at clients, adding unnecessary red tape, and making business harder than it needs to be. At VDM Attorneys, we believe that POPIA compliance should be practical, proportionate, and effective. Let’s unpack what you really need to know.
In today’s financial and property markets, compliance is not just a legal requirement - it’s a safeguard for both businesses and clients. At VDM Attorneys, we take FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) and KYC (Know Your Customer) obligations seriously, ensuring that every transaction is both secure and transparent. But what exactly is FICA/KYC, why is it important, and what documents do clients need to provide?
A listing appointment is your opportunity to build trust, position yourself as the expert, and set clear expectations with the seller. Too often, agents rely on generic presentations that focus on their own achievements instead of addressing the real issues sellers need to understand. If you want to stand out, make sure you cover three critical topics in every listing appointment: supply and demand, product placement, and buyer behaviour.
We are delighted to announce VDM Attorneys’ new partnership with Access Bank, a dynamic pan-African financial institution with a bold expansion strategy - especially in the South African market.
What many sellers don’t realise is that omitting known defects or failing to disclose something like unapproved building plans can later be used as grounds to cancel the sale or claim damages. For buyers, it’s one of the few tools that offers insight into what’s beneath the surface — quite literally.
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