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All About Property | October 2026

In our latest edition of All About Property, we explore the cadastral importance of diagrams and general plans for property development, unpack whether the house you purchased before marriage still remains yours, celebrate the appointment of seven Senior Associates from

All About Property | Property development essentials: Why diagrams and general plans matter

The physical condition of a property does not always reflect its legal identity. For property developers, that difference invariably dictates whether land may be subdivided, consolidated, accessed, or developed as intended. In this context, diagrams and general plans are central

All About Property | Marriage and property: You bought the house before saying ‘I do’. Is it still yours?

For many individuals, buying a home is one of the most significant financial investments one will make. When that property is purchased before marriage, it is often assumed that it will remain yours, particularly if the title deed is registered

How to obtain Surveyor-General diagrams and general plans in South Africa

In the context of property development, a diagram and a general plan are critical cadastral records that help identify the land and surveyed rights recorded in South Africa’s cadastral system. Specifically, these records may be especially essential when purchasing, transferring,

Newsflash | SARB hikes the repo rate to 7.25%

This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) concluded its penultimate meeting of 2026. In what some economists termed ‘a close call’ and others a foregone conclusion, SARB has elected to raise the repo rate

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