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All About Property Newsflash | Major court rulings shaping property law

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.

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‘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.

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