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Newsflash | High Court declares ‘valid BEE certificate’ requirement for FFCs unconstitutional: What does this mean for property practitioners?

In a significant ruling for property practitioners, the North Gauteng Division of the High Court last week declared section 50(a)(x) of the Property Practitioners Act (‘the PPA’) inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid. As the declaration concerns an Act of

All About Property | September 2026

In this edition of All About Property, we explore an important ruling on whether businesses can circumvent the CPA and when marketing language amounts to misrepresentation in property sales. Expert insights: Can businesses legally avoid the Consumer Protection Act? A

All About Property | Flirting with liability: Can marketing a property as ‘stunning’ land you in hot water?

In the context of property transactions, marketing language is, by its nature, principally intended to present a property in an appealing manner. Accordingly, descriptions highlighting a home’s character or features may understandably influence a potential purchaser’s decision. South African courts

All About Property | Can businesses avoid the Consumer Protection Act? The Promenade Centre judgment and the limits of corporate structuring

The Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment in the seminal case of Dr Darren Levin Inc. v Promenade Centre addresses a recurring question at the intersection of commercial contracting and consumer protection: Can a supplier structure a transaction through a juristic

Pulse | When commercial law and property collide: Is transfer duty payable on the acquisition of shares in a residential property company?

In commercial transactions involving the acquisition of shares in a property-owning company, the tax consequences are not always immediately apparent. Although the underlying immovable property remains registered in the company’s name, the Transfer Duty Act (‘the Act’) treats certain shares

Pulse | August 2026

In this edition of Pulse, we look inside the Regulation of Trusts Bill, explore why menstrual dignity is a human rights issue, examine the impact of the ‘husband’s domicile’ rule, and explain when transfer duty is payable on the acquisition

Conveyancing Correspondent | Unpacking the EDRRS Amendment Bill: What the latest electronic deeds amendments mean for conveyancing practice

Recently, the Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) was tabled in Parliament. Introducing important changes to the existing legal framework governing South Africa’s deeds registration system, the Bill proposes to address the validity of electronic deeds,

All About Property | Construction disputes and prescription: When does a debt arising from a builder’s breach of a warranty to repair major 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

In this edition of All About Property, we unpack the City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law, explore the latest legal rules and considerations every foreign and non-resident purchaser should know, examine the SCA’s finding regarding the commencement of