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All About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know

Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted complications. The legal basis for withholding tax Section 35A

All About Property | June 2025

Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted

All About Property | The City of Cape Town tables revised budget following backlash from property owners

Following widespread backlash over tariff adjustments in March’s budget, the City of Cape Town recently tabled an amended municipal budget with additional relief measures for property owners. As we reported, the City’s hotly contested water and sanitation tariff changes and

All About Property | Neighbours and the duty of lateral support: Revisiting an STBB success story

Imagine this: Your neighbour begins construction with approved plans, and structural problems quickly emerge on your property. Your walls collapse, your garden subsides, and your land experiences significant downward sloping. Years ago, this horror scenario played out for an STBB

All About Property | In case you missed it: Transfer duty adjustments spell good news for purchasers and property market

Following widespread media coverage of the now-reversed VAT hike, you may have missed a nugget of hope in Budget 2.0: Transfer duty threshold adjustments are set to provide much-needed relief for purchasers in the low to mid-range property market. After

All About Property | May 2025

In case you missed it: Transfer duty adjustments spell good news for purchasers and property market Following widespread media coverage of the now-reversed VAT hike, you may have missed a nugget of hope in Budget 2.0: Transfer duty threshold adjustments

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