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The sale and transfer of the whole, portion or remainder of a township

When a township applicant completes the township establishment process until the township is declared an approved township, he can finally reap the richly deserved reward for this strenuous effort by marketing and selling the stands in this township which then

Thought of the Week | Converting share block schemes to sectional title

When you stand in front of a block of flats you will not know, without more information about its initial creation, whether it is a share block scheme or sectional title. So where does the difference lie if it is

Newsflash | Update on Cape Town’s Rates Clearance Delays

Dear Client We recently updated you on the present delays at the City of Cape Town municipality for the issuing of rates clearance certificates. As these certificates are compulsory for effecting registration of transfer of property ownership, it impacts on

Newsflash | Rates Clearance Delays and Your Transaction With Us

Dear client The City of Cape Town municipality is experiencing a backlog in issuing rates clearance certificates. As these certificates must accompany the formal set of documents that is sent to the deeds office to effect transfer of ownership in

Thought of the Week | Whose wall is it anyway? Boundary walls and common walls in terms of South African law

There are two schools of thought in South Africa on the subject of boundary or common walls. The first follows the notion of co-ownership; this ideology runs on the basis of two neighbouring owners being co-owners of the common wall

Newsflash | Relocation of our East London branch

The STBB office in East London has recorded rapid growth over the past four years and the related increase in workload and personnel, prompted a move to larger office space. We are proud to advise that the East London office

Thought of the Week | The requirements when a foreigner purchases immovable property in South Africa

Our Immigration Act 23 of 2002 prescribes the rules for dealing with foreigners, their residence here, their departure from the country, and related matters. A foreigner, for purposes of the Act, is someone who is not a South African citizen.

Cancellation of title conditions imposed in terms of the Advertising on Roads and Ribbon Development Act

The Advertising on Roads and Ribbon Development Act 21 of 1940 (1940 Act) impose certain title conditions that are sometimes encountered in the title deeds for land or abutting on or close to a provincial road, on which a township

Thought of the Week | A Testator’s intention: Is it enough for a valid Will?

The Wills Act 7 of 1953 sets out clear requirements for the drafting of a valid Will, including that it must have a signature or mark of the testator and must be witnessed. However, what happens if the wishes of

Thought of the Week | Fiduciary Rights and immovable property: What you need to know

For many people, drafting their Will is often a somewhat overwhelming experience. It can even become daunting where various challenges must be addressed. Imagine, for example, that you have married for a second time and there are children from one

The sale and transfer of the whole, portion or remainder of a township

Thought of the Week | Converting share block schemes to sectional title

Newsflash | Update on Cape Town’s Rates Clearance Delays

Newsflash | Rates Clearance Delays and Your Transaction With Us

Thought of the Week | Whose wall is it anyway? Boundary walls and common walls in terms of South African law

Newsflash | Relocation of our East London branch

Thought of the Week | The requirements when a foreigner purchases immovable property in South Africa

Cancellation of title conditions imposed in terms of the Advertising on Roads and Ribbon Development Act

Thought of the Week | A Testator’s intention: Is it enough for a valid Will?

Thought of the Week | Fiduciary Rights and immovable property: What you need to know

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