In this edition of All About Property, STBB’s Darren Brander explores a landmark ConCourt decision and its implications for property developers and we report on the Western Cape High Court’s abolition of the ‘husband’s domicile’ rule.
Landmark Constitutional Court judgment on public land deals: Why developers should rethink due diligence
Last week, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark judgment that has important implications for developers and investors purchasing public land, explores STBB’s Managing Director and real estate lawyer, Darren Brander.
‘Husband’s domicile’ rule declared unconstitutional: A turning point for matrimonial property law
In a significant victory for gender equality and the rights of same-sex couples, the Western Cape High Court has struck down the long-standing ‘husband’s domicile’ rule – and replaced it with a new framework applicable to all marriages. Beyond divorce law, the new approach will also impact conveyancing transactions.
