Transfer Duty Changes

When purchasing farm or agricultural land, there are specific legal restrictions and requirements that differ from buying residential properties or sectional title units.

When the registered owner of immovable property dies, the property forms part of their deceased estate. Consequently, no dealings can occur until the relevant...

Why you need to have one whether you are landlord or tenant.

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South African investment into Central and Eastern European real estate is a continuing trend. But competition is tough, and potential investors need to be smart, agile, and ready to hit the ground running.

SARS has introduced tax relief for home owners who own their primary residence through a trust, CC or company.

All property owners are obliged to pay rates and utilities in respect of their properties. Section 22Lost or Destroyed Title Deeds9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states...

A global research commissioned by KPMG, in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit, found that 90 percent of respondents are of the opinion that quality and availability of infrastructure directly affects where they locate and expand their business operations.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment is a useful reminder that not every residential lease is automatically governed by the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA), and that a court cannot sidestep...