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Can my wife's application for a house in Mitchells Plain be transferred to Eerste River?

Yes, but you'll still have to wait on the Eerste River waiting list.

Housing

Should my parents pay the municipality for an RDP house they gave to my uncle?

It depends on the arrangement between your parents and your uncle.

Housing Wills and estates

Can I change the dependent I registered as the sole beneficiary of my RDP house?

Yes, you need to decide to whom you wish to leave the house

Housing

How can I transfer ownership of a plot I bought?

You need to consult with a conveyancing attorney

Housing Land

How much does it cost to change ownership of a house?

There are several costs involved in the process

Housing

I bought an RDP house without the title deed and now the seller wants the house back. What must I do?

You need to get some legal advice

Housing

Is it possible for my family and I to get an empty RDP house near us?

You need to ask the municipality who owns the house.

Housing

What can you do if you’re unable to pay rent during lockdown?

No one can be evicted during the lockdown for any reason.

Housing

Can I remove illegal occupants staying at a house for which I have a letter of authority?

Under ordinary circumstances, no one can be evicted without a court order.

Housing How to deal with eviction

Which documents do I need to swap my RDP house?

You should go to the conveyancing attorney’s office.

Housing