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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.
Conveyancing Correspondent | Digitalising deeds registration: Government publishes new EDRS Regulations and amended Deeds Registries Regulations
Pursuant to the partial commencement of the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (‘the EDRS Act’) in December 2024, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development published the Regulations to the EDRS Act (‘the EDRS Regulations’) last week. Scheduled to
Read MoreNewsflash | Important notice: The FIC issues request for accountable institutions’ RMCPs
Earlier this week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (‘the FIC’) issued a notice advising accountable institutions of a general request to submit a copy of their current Risk Management and Compliance Programme (‘RMCP’) to it by close of business on Wednesday,
Read MoreCape Town Conveyancing Correspondent | Important note: New Cape Town address for lodging objections to VA adverts
Pursuant to our earlier notification that the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town had confirmed its relocation to new premises in the Cape Town CBD, please note the following regarding the Notice of Intention to apply for certified copies of
Read MoreBlog | Co-parenting after divorce: Best practices
Undoubtedly, navigating the challenges of co-parenting after a divorce can be stressful and overwhelming. To that end, a successful co-parenting arrangement requires mutual respect, co-operation, clear communication, and a commitment to prioritising your children’s needs and best interests. To minimise
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Deeds Registry fee increases scheduled for 1st April 2025
On Friday, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development published the anticipated annual amendment to the Schedule of Fees of Office, as prescribed by the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act. The amendments, which apply nationally and are scheduled
Read MoreBlog | Fast insights: Can I appoint an overseas guardian to care for my children?
Selecting a suitable guardian to care for your children in the event of your death is an exceptionally critical decision. It is therefore essential that your will not only outlines the distribution of your assets, but also designates a responsible
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | The Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town Confirms Relocation
Earlier this week, the Office of the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town issued a notice confirming that the much-discussed and anticipated relocation of the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town (‘the Deeds Office’) is scheduled to begin today, Friday, 28th February 2025.
Read MoreAll About Property | Explainer: The critical importance of a rates clearance certificate
At STBB, we endeavour to keep our clients informed through regular matter updates and by explaining legal processes and intricacies. In the conveyancing context, obtaining and lodging a rates clearance certificate is central to a successful property transfer. Under South
Read MoreAll About Property | Relief for property owner as Western Cape High Court confirms eviction order in peculiar dispute
Earlier this month, the Western Cape High Court ordered the eviction of a woman (‘the Appellant’), and all occupants holding title under her, who refused to vacate a Parklands property after it was sold in execution and formally transferred into
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