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19/10/2026

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

“Winning the argument can still be a very expensive way to lose.”

When a dispute becomes personal, people often want one thing: court. But good legal strategy starts with a different question.

What outcome actually protects you?

Sometimes litigation is necessary. Sometimes a strong letter, negotiation or properly structured settlement can resolve the problem faster and with less commercial damage.

The goal is not to prove who can fight the longest. The goal is to protect your position intelligently. Before a dispute gets bigger, understand your options.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]

MBAT BUILD GUARD DOESN'T MANAGE YOUR BUILDER.It does not:✕ Run the building site✕ Supervise workers✕ Manage the construc...
16/10/2026

MBAT BUILD GUARD DOESN'T MANAGE YOUR BUILDER.

It does not:
✕ Run the building site
✕ Supervise workers
✕ Manage the construction program
✕ Select subcontractors
✕ Guarantee workmanship

So what does it do?

MBAT Build Guard Trust provides the contractual structure and independent administration of project funds according to the agreed process.

Different role. Very important distinction.

Need clarity on where Build Guard fits into your project? Speak to MBAT before construction begins.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]

ESTATE PLANNING | SAVEABLE CHECKLISTYOUR WILL IS DONE. WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOUR FAMILY BE ABLE TO FIND?1 YOUR WILL IS DONE....
14/10/2026

ESTATE PLANNING | SAVEABLE CHECKLIST

YOUR WILL IS DONE. WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOUR FAMILY BE ABLE TO FIND?

1 YOUR WILL IS DONE. WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOUR FAMILY BE ABLE TO FIND?
2 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Will, Marriage documents, Property information, Policies, Key contracts
3 IMPORTANT PEOPLE Executor details, Attorney, Accountant, Financial adviser, Relevant family contacts
4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Assets, Liabilities, Business interests, Policies, Digital accounts that need attention
5 A WILL IS IMPORTANT. SO IS LEAVING AN ORGANISED STARTING POINT.

Estate planning is bigger than signing one document.

A well-considered estate plan can make it easier for the people left behind to understand what exists, who needs to be contacted and what must happen next.

You do not need to leave your family a treasure hunt.

Save this checklist and review your estate information.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111

BUSINESS PAYMENT TERMS“PAYABLE ON COMPLETION” SOUNDS CLEAR. UNTIL EVERYONE DEFINES COMPLETION DIFFERENTLY.Payment disput...
12/10/2026

BUSINESS PAYMENT TERMS

“PAYABLE ON COMPLETION” SOUNDS CLEAR. UNTIL EVERYONE DEFINES COMPLETION DIFFERENTLY.

Payment disputes often begin with wording that seemed obvious when the deal was signed.

What triggers payment?
When is an invoice due?
What counts as completed work?
How are changes approved?
What happens if payment is late?

Clear payment terms are not there to make a contract longer.

They are there to make the argument shorter.

Before the next job starts, make sure both sides know exactly when money becomes due.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111

09/10/2026

MBAT BUILD GUARD TRUST: THE BUILDER'S VIEW

“You’ve bought the materials. Paid the team. Done the work. Now comes the uncomfortable part: payment.”

Builders carry real costs before a payment becomes due. That is why payment certainty matters to the contractor too.

MBAT Build Guard Trust creates an agreed financial framework for the project and independently administers project funds according to that contract.

When the agreed payment requirements are satisfied, the builder has greater confidence that the financial process has already been structured.

Build Guard is designed to create clarity for both sides, not advantage for one side.

Starting a new project? Structure the contract and the money before work begins.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

THE HOUSE LOOKS PERFECT. THE PAPERWORK DESERVES THE SAME ATTENTION.Buying property is emotional.The kitchen works. The g...
07/10/2026

THE HOUSE LOOKS PERFECT. THE PAPERWORK DESERVES THE SAME ATTENTION.

Buying property is emotional.

The kitchen works. The garden is right. You can already picture where the couch is going.

Then comes the Offer to Purchase.

Before signing, slow down long enough to understand the conditions, deadlines, occupation arrangements, fixtures and what happens if something does not go according to plan.

Falling in love with the house is allowed. Signing blindly should be classified as a deadly sin.

Buying or selling property? Let MBAT help you understand the agreement before it becomes your agreement.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

05/10/2026

COMMERCIAL LAW: WHATSAPP & BUSINESS

“Your client agreed to it on WhatsApp. Does that mean you’re covered?”

Business happens quickly. Quotes get approved on WhatsApp. Deadlines change in voice notes. Someone types “go ahead” and everyone carries on.

But when a disagreement starts, one message rarely tells the whole story.

The smarter question is not simply whether a WhatsApp message can matter legally. It is whether your agreement clearly records the scope, price, payment terms, changes and responsibilities of both parties.

Use WhatsApp to communicate. Use a proper agreement to remove uncertainty. How much of your business currently lives inside a WhatsApp chat?

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

MBAT BUILD GUARD TRUST | PROPERTY OWNERYOUR BUILDING BUDGET NEEDS A PROCESS, NOT CROSSED FINGERS.A building project can ...
02/10/2026

MBAT BUILD GUARD TRUST | PROPERTY OWNER

YOUR BUILDING BUDGET NEEDS A PROCESS, NOT CROSSED FINGERS.

A building project can involve large payments long before the finished home is standing in front of you.

MBAT Build Guard Trust provides an independent financial framework where project funds are administered according to the agreed contractual process.

For the property owner, that means clearer payment rules, greater transparency and less uncertainty around when project funds should move.

It is not about assuming the builder will do something wrong. It is about giving both parties a structure they can work from.

Planning a build or major renovation? Put the financial framework in place before the spending starts.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

MBAT BUILD GUARD TRUST1: Building? Protect the money AND the relationship.2: GET THE CONTRACT RIGHT MBAT3: CREATE FINANC...
30/09/2026

MBAT BUILD GUARD TRUST

1: Building? Protect the money AND the relationship.
2: GET THE CONTRACT RIGHT MBAT
3: CREATE FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
4: PROTECT BOTH SIDES

Building projects can become uncomfortable when money and expectations are unclear.

MBAT Build Guard Trust creates a structured financial process designed to give both sides greater confidence. It helps protect the client's funds while giving the builder greater payment certainty when the agreed contractual requirements are met. MBAT can also assist with the construction contract underpinning that process. Build Guard does not run the site, supervise contractors or project manage the build. Its role is the contract and administration of project funds.

Planning a new build? Put the framework in place from the beginning.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195, 011 326 2111, [email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

ASK A STUPID QUESTION DAYAsk a stupid legal question. Seriously. We dare you.Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day, so we'r...
28/09/2026

ASK A STUPID QUESTION DAY

Ask a stupid legal question. Seriously. We dare you.

Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day, so we're opening the legal-question drawer. 🗄️

Can a WhatsApp message be legally binding?
Can someone leave you R1 in a will?
Can you change your mind after signing an Offer to Purchase?
Can you refuse to pay a builder if you're unhappy?
Can your neighbor build right against your boundary?

The answer to many legal questions is everyone's favorite lawyer phrase: “It depends.” But asking the question is where understanding starts. Drop the legal question you've always wanted to ask in the comments.

Please remember: general answers are educational and aren't a substitute for advice on your specific circumstances.

18 Badenhorst Road, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
011 326 2111
[email protected]
www.mbat.co.za

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