Major real estate alert: Can a verbal property sale agreement be enforced?
In a ruling that has sparked heated debate, the High Court recently declared section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act unconstitutional for failing to legalise verbal sale agreements. The finding, if confirmed by the Constitutional Court, will have significant consequences for property transactions, cautions STBB Sandton’s Hopewell Sathekge.
Storm damage and leased property: Is a tenant ever liable for repairing weather-related damage?
As the cold, rainy weather prevails, storm-related property damage is inevitable. What is less clear, however, is who bears the responsibility for repairing the damage.
The Legally Speaking podcast | From ‘ours’ to ‘mine’: Property transfers and divorce
Divorce is never simple – and when property is involved, it can become particularly complex. In this month’s instructive podcast, Senior Associate and Claremont-based conveyancer, Maryke Hennig, unpacks how property is divided following divorce, whether such transactions are exempt from transfer duty, and the legal options available to a property owner whose ex-spouse refuses to consent to transfer. For practical insights, tune in now!
STBB4Good | Celebrating the success of uPhawu: Every child’s story matters
Reflecting on the historical significance of Youth Month, we are pleased to report on the continued positive impact of uPhawu Community Development – an STBB-sponsored initiative benefiting children in need.
