Mariaan Maritz - Just Property Zululand

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Mariaan's Property Pick of the Week!
Discover this week’s favourite property, handpicked by Mariaan
Could this be your next dream home?

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🌸 Spring is in the air — and so are n

Spring brings a fresh energy to the property market. Buyers are getting active, sellers are preparing their homes, and new listings are coming onto the market.

With more properties to choose from and motivated buyers ready to make a move, September could be the perfect time to find your next home or investment.

🌱 New season. New opportunities. Maybe your new home.
Ready to make your move this spring? Let’s find the right property for you!

31/08/2026

24/08/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mariaan! 🎂🎉

Wishing a very happy birthday to our wonderful Mariaan! 💙

May your special day be filled with happiness, laughter, and all the things that bring you joy. Thank you for being a valued part of the Just Property Legends team and for the positivity, dedication, and enthusiasm you bring each day.

We hope the year ahead is filled with exciting opportunities, good health, success, and countless reasons to celebrate.

Have an amazing birthday, Mariaan—we hope it's as wonderful as you are! 🥳🎈🎁

From all of us at Just Property Legends Zululand 💙

21/08/2026

14/08/2026

Can your neighbour insist that you cut down your palm tree? 🌴

It's a question we hear surprisingly often.
Imagine you have a large palm tree growing on your property.

From time to time, fronds fall into your neighbour's garden, and they're concerned they could damage a vehicle or create a nuisance.

Can they force you to remove the tree?
Not necessarily.

In South African law, simply owning a tree that sheds leaves or branches does not automatically mean you are required to cut it down.

The key question is whether the tree creates an unreasonable nuisance or poses a genuine risk of damage or injury. Each situation depends on its own facts.

If branches are hanging over the boundary, your neighbour can ask you to trim them. If you refuse, they may generally trim the overhanging branches back to the boundary line themselves, provided they do so reasonably and without trespassing or unnecessarily damaging the tree.

The best solution is usually not found in a courtroom, but in a conversation.

Neighbour disputes can often be resolved through practical discussion and sensible compromise before they become costly legal battles.

If you're involved in a property dispute with a neighbour and you're unsure of your rights or obligations, the team at Rohrs Duvenage Attorneys can provide practical legal guidance tailored to your circumstances.

Because sometimes the best way to save a relationship... is to ask for legal advice before it grows into a bigger problem.

09/08/2026

South African women are buying property in record numbers, and it's one of the most powerful ways to build lasting wealth and security. In KwaZulu-Natal, women made up 57.7% of first-time buyer applications in 2025. Yet many women still don't know their rights and options.

Three things every woman should know:
📌 You can buy property in your own name, regardless of marital status
📌 First-time buyers now make up nearly half of all home loan applications - you're far from alone
📌 If you earn between R3,501 and R22,000 a month, you may qualify for the First Home Finance subsidy (formerly FLISP) as a first-time buyer

To every woman building her future, one title deed at a time - happy National Women's Day from the Just Property family.

PS. You can purchase property in your own name irrespective of whether you are single, married, divorced, or widowed. However, your marital property regime determines whether that property is legally part of a joint estate or your separate estate.