Relief for property owner as Western Cape High Court confirms eviction order in peculiar dispute
Earlier this month, the Western Cape High Court ordered the eviction of a woman (‘the Appellant’), and all occupants holding title under her, who refused to vacate a Parklands property after it was sold in execution and formally transferred into the name of the new owner in 2023.
Meet visionary leader and distinguished property & development law expert, Annetjie Coetsee
A dynamic and forward-thinking legal professional, Director Annetjie Coetsee is a highly-respected Attorney, Conveyancer, and Notary Public with extensive expertise in all aspects of property law, development law, conveyancing, and notarial practice. Evincing her leadership skills and strategic thinking, she is head of STBB Helderberg, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Development Law Unit, a specialist forum dedicated to addressing all development-related matters, and is proactively involved in the firm’s marketing initiatives.
With more than three decades of post-admission experience, Annetjie blends technical excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of the property industry to provide her clients with exceptional legal service. Managing a conglomerate of property-related matters, Annetjie runs a trusted and successful development law practice. Accordingly, she has handled countless large-scale property developments throughout the Western Cape, including Helderberg, Stellenbosch, and the wider Overberg region.
Further demonstrating her commitment to excellence, Annetjie plays an integral role in the operation of the firm’s Bond department, collaborating with all major commercial banks to ensure the seamless registration of bonds while working closely with key stakeholders such as the NHBRC.
Annetjie’s expansive experience, legal knowledge, and impressive business acumen make her an indispensable asset to STBB – and an ally to investors, developers, and property practitioners alike.
Advisory: The PPRA cautions consumers to verify property practitioners
Against the backdrop of rising real estate scams, the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (‘the PPRA’), which is tasked with regulating and overseeing real estate professionals, recently issued a press release advising prospective sellers and purchasers to only utilise the services of registered property practitioners.
Explainer: The critical importance of a rates clearance certificate
At STBB, we endeavour to keep our clients informed through regular matter updates and by explaining legal processes and intricacies. In the conveyancing context, obtaining and lodging a rates clearance certificate is central to a successful property transfer.
Frustrated with FICA requests? Here’s what you should know
During the administration of property transactions, our clients often – understandably – express frustration over requests to provide both estate agents and conveyancers with their FICA documentation, including ID copies and recent proof of physical address. As frustrating as this process may be, estate agents and attorneys, who are designated ‘accountable institutions’ under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, are statutorily required to establish and verify clients’ identities and related information.
Legally Speaking: Managing estates across jurisdictions (part two)
In an increasingly globalised economy, STBB’s estate planning specialists note a growing volume of will-related queries from clients with offshore assets, including immovable property. In the final instalment of our estate-focused two-part series, Senior Associate and estate law expert, Caryn Avenant, explores the vital necessity of having separate wills in each territory in which one holds assets. Noting the cumbersome nature of administering an estate across multiple jurisdictions, Caryn discusses the potential delays and unwanted costs of holding a single ‘worldwide will’. In addition, she explains the pitfalls of automatic succession, the legal implications of being married in accordance with the laws of another country, and the documentary challenges associated with nominating a foreign executor.
Missed our special webinar on the implications of the Expropriation Act?
Last month, Maryna Botha provided a sound breakdown of the practical implications of the Expropriation Act (‘the Act’), which introduces various changes to the legal framework governing expropriation. Understandably, the Act has generated uncertainty among property owners, prospective purchasers, and the real estate industry. Introducing uniform procedures to prevent bureaucratic abuse, the Act ultimately improves on previous legislation by enabling extensive consultation with all parties, including bondholders, and providing for offers and counter-offers. For an explanation of these and other safeguards, watch the re-run on our dedicated YouTube channel.
