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Newsflash | The National Budget 2026/27: Key implications for property and business

Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026/27 National Budget Speech with a firm emphasis on South Africa’s fiscal progress. Highlighting the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and its first credit rating upgrade in

Airbnb and commercial property rates: The City of Cape Town proposes new Short-Term Letting By-law

In a bid to improve compliance with existing Rates Policy, the City of Cape Town last week released a media statement indicating its intention to publish a draft Short-Term Letting By-law for public comment. Against the backdrop of debates surrounding

All About Property | Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment

In a highly significant move, S&P Global Ratings has elected to upgrade South Africa’s foreign currency sovereign credit rating from BB- to BB, with the local currency rating raised to BB+. Signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal stability, economic

Newsflash | Why South Africa’s grey list exit is a green light for property investment

In an exceptionally positive development, the Financial Action Task Force (‘the FATF’) unanimously agreed to remove South Africa from its grey list on Friday afternoon following the Paris Plenary – a move undoubtedly welcomed by the business sector and property

All About Property | Does a mixed-use building with residential and commercial components require an EPC?

In a follow-up to our previous article on EPC compliance, and in light of the fast-approaching compliance deadline, this article helpfully outlines when owners of mixed-use buildings that contain both residential and commercial components may be required to publicly display

STBB Property Investors Club | Maximising property investment: Understanding South Africa’s UDZ tax incentive

Urban renewal has long been a challenge in South Africa’s major cities, where aging infrastructure and urban decay discourage much-needed investment. To address this problem, government introduced the pivotal Urban Development Zone (‘UDZ’) incentive under section 13quat of the Income

All About Property | EPC compliance: December deadline looms for commercial property owners

Following our 2024 report, the 7th December 2025 deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is quickly approaching. According to the Regulations promulgated under the

All About Property | August 2025

Up your game: The tax benefit every property investor should know about Smart investors know that planning is everything – and so is tax strategy. Designed to incentivise property investment, section 13sex of the Income Tax Act provides investors with

All About Property | Gauteng High Courts slam unlawful cleaning levies as SAPOA challenges Cape Town’s ‘unconstitutional’ municipal tariffs

In separate key judgments handed down last month, both the North and South Gauteng High Courts ruled against the imposition of unlawful and irrational municipal cleaning levies implemented by Tshwane and Johannesburg – much to the relief of property owners.

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May 2025

SEAMLESS PROPERTY INVESTMENT WITH STBB: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOREIGN & NON-RESIDENT PURCHASERS With its scenic landscapes, favourable climate, and competitively priced real estate, South Africa is a popular choice for savvy foreign investors. At STBB, we regularly handle property transactions

Newsflash | The National Budget 2026/27: Key implications for property and business

Airbnb and commercial property rates: The City of Cape Town proposes new Short-Term Letting By-law

All About Property | Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment

Newsflash | Why South Africa’s grey list exit is a green light for property investment

All About Property | Does a mixed-use building with residential and commercial components require an EPC?

STBB Property Investors Club | Maximising property investment: Understanding South Africa’s UDZ tax incentive

All About Property | EPC compliance: December deadline looms for commercial property owners

All About Property | August 2025

All About Property | Gauteng High Courts slam unlawful cleaning levies as SAPOA challenges Cape Town’s ‘unconstitutional’ municipal tariffs

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May 2025

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