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When the “Sold” sign goes up: property transfer pitfalls that catch buyers and sellers off guard
Buying or selling a property is often described as one of life's biggest milestones. It's exciting, emotional and, for many, the largest financial transaction they will ever make. Yet while most people spend weeks choosing the right home or negotiating the best price, very few appreciate what happens after the Offer to Purchase has been ... Read more
You inherited it. But do you have to keep it? What happens when property, siblings and co-ownership collide
There is something wonderfully optimistic about the word inheritance. The sense of something gained without ... Read more
When you start borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. The warning signs your company is in financial distress
It rarely begins with a dramatic collapse. More often, financial distress creeps into a business ... Read more
Western Cape Society of Mediators launches to advance alternative dispute resolution in the province
The newly established Western Cape Society of Mediators (WCSM) has officially launched, bringing together accredited mediation professionals ... Read more
Executor: An honour, a burden, a responsibility
Death has no diary. It does not check whether the paperwork is in order, whether passwords have been shared, or whether the family is getting ... Read more
Check-in or checkmate? Getting a handle on Airbnb in South Africa’s sectional title schemes
Airbnb is once again in the spotlight. From record tourism numbers to renewed debate around housing shortages in cities like Cape Town, short-term letting has ... Read more
When the game isn’t worth the candle
Smarter ways to resolve business disputes There is a moment in most disputes where emotion overtakes economics. Pride digs in. Letters get sharper. Threats of ... Read more
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. recognised as PH Group Platinum Achiever for 2025
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. is proud to share that the firm has been awarded the Phatshoane Henney Group’s Platinum Achiever Award for 2025, the highest ... Read more
Risk, Reward and Reinvention: Why 2026 belongs to the bold
In a market shaped by economic uncertainty, technology shifts and tightening margins, risk has become a dirty word in boardrooms across South Africa. But in ... Read more
Modern trusts: smarter structures for complex families and business owners
We all know the importance of a will - it’s the cornerstone of responsible estate planning. But for families with complex assets, business interests or ... Read more
Corporate Legacy Planning: Safeguarding the future of your business
According to the Master of the High Court, more than 70% of South Africans die without a valid will. For business owners, the consequences go ... Read more
Unpacking the legal standing of beneficiaries in trust and estate disputes
When a trust suffers a loss - through negligence, misconduct or mismanagement - can the beneficiaries take legal action directly against a third party? The ... Read more
Executors, Trustees and Business Continuity: Getting it right
Appointing an executor or trustee is one of the most critical estate planning decisions you’ll make. Yet, it’s often treated as an afterthought - a ... Read more
Estate planning: Blended families, business assets and the myth of fairness
Estate planning is rarely straightforward. Add in second marriages, stepchildren, business interests or complex property portfolios, and the picture becomes even more delicate. In blended ... Read more
Assets that demand a closer look when structuring or reviewing your estate plan
When most people think about drafting a will, they picture the usual suspects: the house, the cars, maybe an investment portfolio. But for many people ... Read more
The case for airtight contracts in property deals
How overlooked clauses can cost millions - or save them In the world of commercial property, a poorly drafted contract can turn a lucrative deal ... Read more
When the “Sold” sign goes up: property transfer pitfalls that catch buyers and sellers off guard
Buying or selling a property is often described as one of life's biggest milestones. It's exciting, emotional and, for many, the largest financial transaction they will ever make. Yet while most people spend weeks choosing the right home or negotiating the best price, very few ... Read more
You inherited it. But do you have to keep it? What happens when property, siblings and co-ownership collide
There is something wonderfully optimistic about the word inheritance. The sense of something gained without effort, simply handed down. A holiday home by the sea. A share in a property. Perhaps an investment that has been in the family for years. Then comes the small ... Read more
When you start borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. The warning signs your company is in financial distress
It rarely begins with a dramatic collapse. More often, financial distress creeps into a business quietly. A VAT payment is pushed to next month. PAYE is delayed because salaries have to be covered. The landlord can wait a week because a major debtor has promised ... Read more
Western Cape Society of Mediators launches to advance alternative dispute resolution in the province
The newly established Western Cape Society of Mediators (WCSM) has officially launched, bringing together accredited mediation professionals committed to promoting mediation as an effective, accessible and ethical method of dispute resolution across the Western Cape. Established in October 2025, the Society serves as a professional body representing ... Read more
Executor: An honour, a burden, a responsibility
Death has no diary. It does not check whether the paperwork is in order, whether passwords have been shared, or whether the family is getting along. And yet, when someone passes, the person appointed as executor is expected to step into a role that is ... Read more
Check-in or checkmate? Getting a handle on Airbnb in South Africa’s sectional title schemes
Airbnb is once again in the spotlight. From record tourism numbers to renewed debate around housing shortages in cities like Cape Town, short-term letting has shifted from side hustle to serious business. But as more owners tap into demand from swallows, digital nomads and long-stay ... Read more
When the game isn’t worth the candle
Smarter ways to resolve business disputes There is a moment in most disputes where emotion overtakes economics. Pride digs in. Letters get sharper. Threats of court are made. And yet, by the time a matter reaches trial, the real question often lingers in the background: ... Read more
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. recognised as PH Group Platinum Achiever for 2025
Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc. is proud to share that the firm has been awarded the Phatshoane Henney Group’s Platinum Achiever Award for 2025, the highest distinction conferred by the Group. The PH Group - South Africa’s largest network of independent law firms - recognises member ... Read more
Risk, Reward and Reinvention: Why 2026 belongs to the bold
In a market shaped by economic uncertainty, technology shifts and tightening margins, risk has become a dirty word in boardrooms across South Africa. But in 2026, businesses that want to grow - and survive - can no longer afford to play it safe. The name ... Read more
Modern trusts: smarter structures for complex families and business owners
We all know the importance of a will - it’s the cornerstone of responsible estate planning. But for families with complex assets, business interests or blended family dynamics, a will on its own may not be enough. That’s where trusts come in providing the structure, ... Read more
Corporate Legacy Planning: Safeguarding the future of your business
According to the Master of the High Court, more than 70% of South Africans die without a valid will. For business owners, the consequences go far beyond family conflict - they can cripple an otherwise healthy company. Without clear succession or liquidity planning, operations can ... Read more
Unpacking the legal standing of beneficiaries in trust and estate disputes
When a trust suffers a loss - through negligence, misconduct or mismanagement - can the beneficiaries take legal action directly against a third party? The answer is nuanced, and recent legal developments, such as the McCann v McCann case in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, is ... Read more