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All About Property | December 2024

Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature In transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the discovery of a defect by a purchaser after signing a sale agreement is commonplace. From a faulty pool pump to a leaking

All About Property | ‘Fair wear and tear’ explained

In the rental property sphere, the key concept of ‘fair wear and tear’ is frequently included in lease agreements to regulate liability for damage to the property during the leasing period. Simply put, ‘fair wear and tear’ refers to the

All About Property | Blouberg: A semigration hotspot

The greater Blouberg area, a coastal suburb located just north of Cape Town, is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s premier semigration destinations. With its idyllic coastal lifestyle, extensive amenities, and close proximity to Cape Town’s CBD, Blouberg’s property market

All About Property | Swimming pools and the law: What you should know

A popular addition to homes and security complexes, swimming pools provide leisure, enhance a property’s aesthetic appeal, and generally increase re-sale value. The installation and operation of swimming pools is, however, governed by various legal requirements. With summer in full

All About Property | Going digital: Government publishes draft EDRS Regulations

As part of government’s plan to digitalise the lodgement and registration of deeds nationwide, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development has published the much-anticipated draft Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Regulations (‘EDRS Regulations’) for public comment. Earlier this month,

All About Property | Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature

In transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the discovery of a defect by a purchaser after signing a sale agreement is commonplace. From a faulty pool pump to a leaking roof and mouldy cupboards, discovering – and repairing –

All 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

All 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

All 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

All 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

All About Property | December 2024

All About Property | ‘Fair wear and tear’ explained

All About Property | Blouberg: A semigration hotspot

All About Property | Swimming pools and the law: What you should know

All About Property | Going digital: Government publishes draft EDRS Regulations

All About Property | Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature

All About Property | The SCA rejects appeal for land restitution as community fails to prove it existed at the date of dispossession

All About Property | A seller’s market: Noordhoek property prices soar as purchasers seek laidback living

All About Property | Landlords & tenants: Twelve essential clauses every lease agreement needs

All About Property | Sun’s out, panels up: An overview of the regulatory framework governing solar power systems in the City of Cape Town

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