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Newsflash | The KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg confirms December 2024 working arrangements
The KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg has confirmed its December 2024 working arrangements in anticipation of the festive season. According to the details of a notice issued by the Registrar of Deeds: KwaZulu-Natal, please note the following for matters lodged at
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Announcement: Sections 4 and 5 of the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act come into effect today
According to Proclamation Notice 230 of 2024, sections 4 and 5 of the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (‘the EDRS Act’) come into effect today, Monday, 2nd December 2024. Assented to in 2019, the EDRS Act aims to facilitate the implementation of an
Read MoreNewsflash | The South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg confirms December 2024 working arrangements
The South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg has confirmed its December 2024 working arrangements in anticipation of its closure over the festive season. According to the details of a notice issued by the Registrar of Deeds, please note the following dates
Read MoreBlog | Explainer: How do I calculate capital gains tax?
The determination of capital gains tax (‘CGT’) is regulated under the Eighth Schedule to the Income Tax Act (‘the Act’). The payment of CGT, which forms part of income tax, arises on the disposal of an asset, including immovable property,
Read MoreNewsflash | Clarifying the bounds of municipal competence: Constitutional Court rules transfer embargo provisions unconstitutional
Last week, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark judgment in the seminal case of Govan Mbeki Local Municipality v Glencore; Emalahleni Local Municipality v Glencore Operations. Centring on a long-running dispute between two Mpumalanga municipalities, namely Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Read MoreAll About Property | The SCA rejects appeal for land restitution as community fails to prove it existed at the date of dispossession
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) dismissed an appeal from the Land Claims Court for the restitution of land rights by the Mavundulu Community after it failed to establish that it qualified as a ‘community’ under
Read MoreAll About Property | A seller’s market: Noordhoek property prices soar as purchasers seek laidback living
Located on Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, the captivating seaside suburb of Noordhoek is well-known for its natural beauty, close-knit community, equestrian charm, and relaxed atmosphere. With its extensive amenities, proximity to the CBD, and access to nature trails, beaches, and
Read MoreAll About Property | Landlords & tenants: Twelve essential clauses every lease agreement needs
Establishing the foundation for any leasing arrangement, a lease agreement is an important legal instrument that regulates the relationship between a landlord and tenant, delineating the parties’ rights and obligations and specifying the terms and conditions of tenancy. While the
Read MoreAll About Property | Sun’s out, panels up: An overview of the regulatory framework governing solar power systems in the City of Cape Town
Amid unpredictable load shedding and rising electricity tariffs, a growing number of homeowners have turned to solar power as an environmentally friendly and increasingly cost-effective alternative to coal-powered electricity. In addition to the long-term pecuniary and sustainability benefits of renewable
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