Originally designed to shield sellers from liability for certain defects, the voetstoots clause has evolved into a highly contested feature of South African property law. Its application depends not only on what was wrong with the property, but also on what was known, disclosed, or deliberately concealed at the time of sale.
Some properties attract serious buyers and achieve clean, confident offers within days. Others linger on the market, gathering dust and missing out on their full potential. It’s easy to assume the difference lies in price or location—but in truth, the defining factor is often who is managing the sale.
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