Welcome to the first video of our property law series, where we explore key insights for sellers and buyers on sales agreements. Click the video below for a crash course on a sale agreement's...

The Constitutional Court has confirmed a decision that section 44 of the Land Use Planning Ordinance is unconstitutional and invalid.

Property developers, Abland, recently reported that phase 2 of the Irene Link smart precinct development in Centurion, the Irene Link shopping mall, is close to completion, with the opening date reportedly...

In terms of the Consumer Protection Act which will become law in October this year, Home Owners Associations will also be regarded as ‘suppliers’ of services and thus home owners as their consumers, can exercise their consumer rights against such HOA.

Transfer Duty Changes

It has been just under a month since the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development released a directive warning that certain meat analogue products...

Property buyers now have the option to select whether valuation of property will be done by either Government valuers or private valuers.

Imagine coming home after a long day, only to find the lights out and the water switched off. This unsettling scenario – where landlords cut off a tenant's...

In two recent cases decided in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), namely, Willow Waters Homeowners Association (Pty) Limited v KOKA NO and others...

One of the first roadblocks prospective tenants face when looking for property to rent is the security deposit. The purpose of a security deposit is to protect the landlord against any possible damage the...

There has been an increased interest in buying property in South Africa with the reduction of interest rates and the increase of bank approvals.

It often happens that a Property sale agreement contains special conditions requiring the Seller to attend to certain repairs or defects before transfer.

In the recent case of Torino Enterprises Limited v Attorney General (Petition 5 (E006) of 2022), the Supreme Court ("court") issued a judgment which could impact...

Purchasing a property from a deceased estate is generally an excellent investment. However, if you are considering purchasing a property from a deceased estate

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

Once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 has been signed into law, landlords and tenants will have six months to comply with the new legislation.

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

Securing a property sale is no small feat for Property Practitioners. From tirelessly networking and arranging countless viewings to handling tough negotiations and managing client expectations, every successful deal...

The Real Estate Regulation Bill was gazetted on 11 September 2023 and aims to regulate real estate agents, property developers, and land-buying companies that subdivide land for sale...

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