by O'Hagan Attorneys | Dec 8, 2025 | Property
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” (John Stuart Mill, economist) If you are thinking of buying (or already own) a house or apartment in a residential complex with the idea of renting it out as an Airbnb (whether permanently or on an “I can make a fortune this...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | Economy, General Interest
On 24 October 2025, South Africa reached a major milestone when the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially removed the country from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the “greylist.” South Africa was originally greylisted in...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
All that glisters is not gold.” (William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice) 1. Cash ain’t king Let’s cut to the chase: cash is not optimal for long-term investments. While it is the safest asset class, shares, property, and commodities generally produce better...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | Estate Planning
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” (Winston Churchill) Writing a will isn’t only about dividing assets – it’s about expressing your values, protecting your family, and reducing the risk of conflict after you’re gone. Yet many South...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | General Interest
“The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind.” (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving, and it seems a pity to have to mention the hard realities of the law right now. But, as a recent High Court dispute confirms, things can go...