In this edition of All About Property, we unpack the City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law, explore the latest legal rules and considerations every foreign and non-resident purchaser should know, examine the SCA’s finding regarding the commencement of prescription involving the discovery of major structural defects, and introduce readers to our newly appointed Directors.
Unpacking Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law: Critical consequences for property owners, operators, and booking platforms
Released for public comment last week, the City of Cape Town’s draft Short-Term Letting By-law will have important implications for property owners, operators, and booking platforms – if and when it is enacted.
Foreign investment in South Africa: The latest legal rules and considerations every buyer should know
Thinking of purchasing property in South Africa? STBB Director and experienced conveyancing attorney, Annetjie Coetsee, explains the legal requirements, SARB’s updated reporting framework, and what every foreign purchaser should know before investing.
Construction disputes and major structural defects: Not every crack commences prescription
The Supreme Court of Appeal recently confirmed that prescription does not begin when major structural defects are discovered, but only after a builder fails or refuses to repair them within a reasonable time.
The Legally Speaking podcast: Elevating your property game
STBB’s Legally Speaking podcast channel is your audio guide to the law. In some of our more recent property-focused episodes, we discuss the risks and benefits of co-owning property, the division of property following divorce, whether a spouse is entitled to inherit shared property, and the intricacies of agent commission disputes.
Explore our catalogue of podcasts while you’re on the move and tap into a wealth of practical legal information!
Advancing our growth: STBB celebrates the appointment of five new Directors
Effective 1st August 2026, STBB is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Directors. Congratulations to experienced attorneys, Bernice Mostert (STBB Blouberg), Esethu Zibi (STBB East London), Caryn Avenant (STBB Claremont), and Roux Kemp (STBB Helderberg) on their well-deserved advancements. Additionally, we extend a warm welcome to Lauren Maltby, a skilled conveyancer and property law specialist, who joins STBB KZN as a Director. We couldn’t be prouder of these individuals’ achievements and wish them continued success in the legal profession.
