In case you missed it: Transfer duty adjustments spell good news for purchasers and property market
Following widespread media coverage of the now-reversed VAT hike, you may have missed a nugget of hope in Budget 2.0: Transfer duty threshold adjustments are set to provide much-needed relief for purchasers in the low to mid-range property market.
Meet Refqah Ho-Yee: Estate law expert, esteemed conveyancer, and visionary leader
A dynamic and people-focused legal professional, Refqah Ho-Yee is a respected Director, leading estate law specialist, and Head of STBB’s Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Curatorship department. With more than 25 years’ experience in the legal arena, Refqah’s depth of expertise in estate and succession planning is expansive. As a seasoned conveyancer with extensive knowledge of all facets of property law, Refqah has the unique advantage of advising her clients on complex estate-related matters involving life rights, usufructs, share block schemes, and co-ownership arrangements.
Beyond her impressive legal acumen, Refqah is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to empowering others through law. In addition to serving on the firm’s Executive Committee and managing STBB Claremont, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of legal practitioners by recruiting and mentoring our Western Cape-based candidate attorneys. Further evincing her leadership skills, Refqah is a longstanding trustee of the Women’s Property Network Educational Trust and the SACS Endowment Trust.
Blending technical excellence with a meticulous attention to detail, Refqah is dedicated to providing her clients with exceptional legal service. For skilled legal guidance, contact our expert professional today.
Seamless property investment with STBB: Key considerations for foreign and non-resident purchasers
At STBB, we regularly handle property transactions involving foreign and non-resident purchasers and sellers. While, there are no formalised restrictions on the ownership of immovable property by foreigners or non-residents, prospective purchasers should nevertheless understand various key considerations to ensure a seamless property transaction.
Debate intensifies over new Deeds Office form
In March, we reported on the introduction of Form LLL, which must be completed and lodged for statistical and land audit purposes in all transfers and bond registrations. Since then, the implementation of this requirement, which is underpinned by recent amendments to the Deeds Registries Act, has attracted extensive criticism from various sectors and stakeholders. Amid the debate, the Chief Registrar has maintained that the form is here to stay.
To learn more about Form LLL, read our coverage here.
The Legally Speaking podcast | Estate duty: Will your estate have sufficient liquidity?
While estate-related costs are something few of us may want to think about, understanding estate duty is essential to ensuring your affairs are in order and your loved ones are protected from unnecessary financial strain. It is particularly important for individuals with sizable assets, including immovable property. Join Director and estate law specialist, Refqah Ho-Yee, in this month’s illuminating episode as she explains the significance of estate duty, how is it calculated, when it is payable, and why it matters for effective estate planning. Tune in now for practical guidance you can trust!
Eviction and South African law: What landlords should know
At STBB, our expert litigators have extensive experience handling eviction and other property-related disputes. However, many property owners are unaware that the residential eviction process is complicated by the PIE Act, which prohibits unlawful evictions and mandates adherence to strict procedural requirements.
Don’t take matters into your own hands. Let us handle all the legal complexities. Contact our eviction law specialists at litigation@stbb.co.za for expert assistance.
Missed our last webinar? Catch up in your own time
Recently, STBB’s trust law experts, Jacques Blignaut and Kelly Leach, provided practical guidance on handling assets, including immovable property, ‘concealed’ in trusts. In an informative discussion, our skilled duo explored this phenomenon in the context of divorce and the administration of deceased estates. For practical legal insights you won’t want to miss, watch the re-run.
