Listing in winter: How can STBB help you?
When housing stock is scarce and demand is high, listing your property in winter may be advantageous. At STBB, our expansive team are here to ensure your transaction proceeds as seamlessly as possible.
Safeguarding sellers: Why every sale agreement needs a 72-hour clause
Thinking of selling? A 72-hour clause is an essential component of an effective sale agreement. At the heart of this clause is a key objective: To secure the seller’s interests.
Have you signed up for our exciting July webinar yet?
In today’s competitive market, property deals often fall through due to poor communication and unmanaged expectations. In this month’s engaging webinar, experienced property law expert and STBB Helderberg Director, Madelein Williams, explores the practical communication tools essential for handling conflict in property transactions. For smoother transactions and fewer headaches, don’t miss out on this insightful webinar! Secure your spot today.
The Legally Speaking podcast | Mortgage bonds 101: Key insights for prospective homeowners
In the first of this month’s property-themed episodes, Senior Associates and experienced conveyancers, Olwethu Ndungane-Gonya and Amaal Levy, provide a clear and informative overview of mortgage bonds. Which documentation does a prospective purchaser require to apply for a bond? Is there a benefit to using a mortgage originator? What function does a bond attorney fulfill in facilitating the bond registration process? Can a bond be reassessed?
For the answers to these key legal questions and more, tune in now!
In case you missed it: The City of Cape Town amends By-laws to incentivise micro-development and affordable housing
Recently, the City of Cape Town approved various amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law in a bid to stimulate micro-development, encourage affordable housing, and crack down on illegal building work.
Encroaching branches make bad neighbours: A brief overview of legal recourse in arboreal disputes
Our expert property litigators often field a key question at the heart of numerous tree-related disputes: Can a landowner remove their neighbour’s encroaching branches?
What if your next trail run could save a child’s life?
This year, STBB celebrates 125 years of exceptional legal service. To mark this occasion, we’re partnering with Smiles for Miles to host a special Trail Run on Sunday, 21st September 2025.
Our mission? To fund 125 life-changing surgeries for children born with cleft lip and/or palate conditions.
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