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Items shown below form part of "Fundamental Legal Training (FLT)".
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1. The estate agent's career path
Becoming a qualified estate agent requires formal as well as vocational training.
This session sets out the path to become a qualified estate agent.
2. About our legal system
The legal rules that regulate our society and specifically the property industry are complex.
This session explains the origins of the law, where to find it and how the various sources interact. We also look at some divisions of the law.
3. Law of Contract
As an estate agent you will deal with various contracts daily.
It is therefore critical to have a sound knowledge of the general principles of the Law of contract.
4. The Parties
The parties to a contract are essential to the validity of a contract.
The various kinds of persons, their contractual capacity as well as representation is discussed in this session.
5. The property
The core activity of an Estate agent is to assist clients to transact in immovable property, be it a valuation, a sale, or a rental.
In this section we discuss the complex nature of immovable property and the issues relating to it.
6. Price and Funding
The monetary aspects are critical to any property transaction.
In this session we discuss the price, source of funds and financing.
7. The Agent
The role of the estate agent, commission as well as the duty of care of the estate agent is discussed in this session.
8. The Process
The process of the transfer of property is often unfamiliar to our clients.
In this cession we explain the process from listing the property to eventual registration and beyond.
9. Tax
Almost every action an estate agent is involved in will trigger a form of tax.
This session is a brief introduction to the various forms of tax related to property transactions.
10. Costs
Estate agents must understand and be able to explain the costs components involved in the property registration actions.
In this session we will not only discuss the common costs involved but also show you how to use certain tools as a quick and easy reference.