Buying a property is a big deal – for many of us, it’s the greatest asset we’ll ever own, so signing on the dotted line requires a deep breath and a leap of faith. We must trust we’re getting what we’ve been promised and that the wool isn’t being pulled over our eyes.
Yet, many homeowners discover that after a sale, things aren’t quite as they seem. And the word “voetstoots”, which essentially means you buy it as is, is thrown around far too often.
But a recent case is enough to give hope to those of us who’ve found ourselves sucked into a dishonest sale.