19/07/2022
Know your contractual terms:
Voetstoots simply put means "as is", so if you buy a property, you're buying it as is .
The voetstoots clause protects the seller from liability for any defects in the home, including latent defects.
The exception is when the seller knew about a latent defect but tried to conceal it/covered it up.
However, this is difficult to prove in court. it is therefore advisable to do a proper home inspection or hire a property inspector to uncover defects beforehand.
