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All About Property | Construction disputes and prescription: When does a debt arising from a builder’s breach of a warranty to repair structural defects become due?

In an important ruling in the context of construction disputes, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) recently considered when a debt arising from a home builder’s breach of the statutory warranty to repair major structural defects becomes ‘due’ for

All About Property | Purchasing property in South Africa: The latest legal rules and requirements every foreign and non-resident buyer should know

South Africa continues to attract international property investors seeking lifestyle, residential, and commercial opportunities in one of Africa’s most established real estate markets. While foreign nationals and non-residents may generally acquire property in South Africa, understanding the legal and regulatory

All About Property | August 2026

Unpacking Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law: Critical consequences for property owners, operators, and booking platforms Released for public comment last week, the City of Cape Town’s draft Short-Term Letting By-law will have important implications for property owners, operators, and

All About Property | June 2026

Major real estate alert: Can a verbal property sale agreement be enforced? In a ruling that has sparked heated debate, the High Court recently declared section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act unconstitutional for failing to legalise verbal sale

All About Property | Storm damage and leased property: Is the tenant, landlord, or body corporate responsible for repairing weather-related damage?

As the cold, rainy weather prevails across South Africa’s coastal provinces and other parts of the country, storm-related property damage is inevitable. Often, this raises uncertainty regarding liability for repairing the damage when a property is leased. Accordingly, when a

All About Property | Major real estate alert: Is a verbal property sale agreement legally binding?

A recent judgment of the Pretoria High Court could have significant implications for South African property law after the court found that an omission in section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act (‘the Act’) is unconstitutional for failing to

All About Property | The City of Cape Town tariff case: What the High Court’s ruling means for property owners

Late last month, the Western Cape High Court decisively struck down the imposition of three fixed municipal charges linked to property value bands – much to the delight of many residential and commercial property owners across the City of Cape

All About Property | FAQs | Direct marketing and the revised CPA Regulations: What should estate agents know?

For many professionals, including real estate agents, direct marketing is an everyday tool to secure new business leads. However, recent updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act (‘the CPA’), which came into effect in mid-April, have tightened compliance

All About Property | May 2026

Direct marketing and the CPA: What should estate agents know? Building on our recent direct marketing-focused webinar, we’ve answered real estate professionals’ key questions on the practical effect of updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act. Read more

All About Property | April 2026

The one question that can derail a property transaction: When is a seller legally obligated to provide approved building plans? For STBB Director and experienced real estate lawyer, James Phillipson, understanding when and why approved building plans are required is