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- Dr Samantha Smith is a creative Attorney holding a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT. She leads content marketing & strategy across STBB's channels, thought leadership, SEO, and legal marketing collateral.
Newsflash | Just in: SARB announces interest rate cut
Moments ago, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) concluded its third meeting of 2025. Amid speculation that SARB would cautiously reject an interest rate adjustment, it has instead elected to lower the repo rate to
Read MorePulse | Child relocation disputes: New High Court ruling affirms the best interests of children
For STBB’s family law professionals, securing the best interests of our clients’ children lies at the heart of child-focused matters, including maintenance claims, relocations, and contact disputes. In a recent judgment, the South Gauteng High Court emphasised the critical importance
Read MorePulse | Safeguard your legacy: Nominate a professional executor to administer your estate
Under South African law, administering an estate is a complex legal process that demands the time, skill, and experience of a professional executor. While it may seem prudent to appoint a spouse, family member, or trusted friend as executor, this
Read MorePulse | May 2025 | Edition II
Safeguarding your legacy: Why you should nominate a professional executor to administer your estate Under South African law, administering an estate is a complex legal process that demands the time, skill, and experience of a professional executor. Here’s why Child
Read MoreBlog | Keeping an eye on the future: Top estate planning tips
As the old adage goes, ‘[n]othing is certain but death and taxes.’ With this in mind, estate planning is essential to secure your legacy, minimise estate-related taxes, and protect your loved ones from financial strain. Here are six crucial estate
Read MoreAll About Property | 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. After
Read MoreSTBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May 2025
SEAMLESS PROPERTY INVESTMENT WITH STBB: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOREIGN & NON-RESIDENT PURCHASERS With its scenic landscapes, favourable climate, and competitively priced real estate, South Africa is a popular choice for savvy foreign investors. At STBB, we regularly handle property transactions
Read MoreBlog | Protect your legacy: The key benefits of establishing a trust
At STBB, we understand that smart estate planning today can secure your legacy tomorrow. Undoubtedly, establishing a trust is one of the most effective tools in estate planning. Whether used to preserve generational wealth, safeguard assets, or manage property for
Read MoreBlog | Easing the burden: No transfer duty payable on inherited property
Under South African law, the acquisition of immovable property is ordinarily subject to the payment of transfer duty. Transfer duty is based on the value of the property and calculated on a sliding scale, making it a significant additional cost
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