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Property contracts valid where just particulars page signed

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Published on: 31 October 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What are the statutory requirements for the formation of a valid property contract?
  • What is a sales fair?
  • What was the High Court’s reasoning?
  • Validity of contract
  • Time of signing/changes after signing
  • Contract at time of exchange
  • Form of lease—void for uncertainty?
  • Section 2 versus ratification
  • What are the lessons for lawyers?

Article summary

Property analysis: What are the statutory requirements for creating a valid property contract? What happens if changes are made after the contract is signed?

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