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All About Property | April 2025

An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to substantial increases in property rates and municipal service tariffs. Read more

All About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike

The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to a marked increase in property rates and upward adjustments to municipal service tariffs. Designed to finance key infrastructure projects and improve

All About Property | Unlocking homeownership: South Africa’s affordable housing market on the rise

Much to the relief of property enthusiasts, South Africa’s affordable housing market is in the midst of a substantial resurgence, with sustained demand for properties priced between R350 000 and R700 000. Indeed, this market segment has seen a double-digit increase in

All About Property | Laying the groundwork: The roadmap to becoming a property practitioner

Thinking of becoming a property practitioner in South Africa? Here’s what you should know about the process. Crucially, the first step to becoming a property practitioner is to apply for a Fidelity Fund Certificate (‘FFC’) and enrol for an NQF4

All About Property | Construction law update: Government publishes draft Construction Regulations for public comment

In a move that may be of particular interest to STBB’s construction and property development clients, the Minister of Employment and Labour recently published draft Construction Regulations, which seek to improve occupational health and safety in the construction industry, for

All About Property | Tshwane & Ekurhuleni release 2025 General Valuation Rolls: Why property owners should note their objections

Recently, the Tshwane and Ekurhuleni municipalities published their General Valuation Rolls (‘GVRs’), which will determine municipal rates payable by property owners in respect of properties located within each municipal jurisdiction. Consequently, the need for property owners to carefully view the

All About Property | VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions

In the property context, the proposed and much-discussed VAT rate increase of 0.5%, which will potentially take effect on 1st May 2025, raises three key questions: When is VAT payable in property sales, how does a VAT increase impact property

All About Property | March 2025

VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions In the property context, the proposed and much-discussed VAT rate increase of 0.5%, which will potentially take effect on 1st May 2025, raises three key questions: When is VAT payable in

All 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

All 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

All About Property | April 2025

All About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike

All About Property | Unlocking homeownership: South Africa’s affordable housing market on the rise

All About Property | Laying the groundwork: The roadmap to becoming a property practitioner

All About Property | Construction law update: Government publishes draft Construction Regulations for public comment

All About Property | Tshwane & Ekurhuleni release 2025 General Valuation Rolls: Why property owners should note their objections

All About Property | VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions

All About Property | March 2025

All About Property | Explainer: The critical importance of a rates clearance certificate

All About Property | Relief for property owner as Western Cape High Court confirms eviction order in peculiar dispute

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