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All About Property | Explainer: The critical importance of a rates clearance certificate

At STBB, we endeavour to keep our clients informed through regular matter updates and by explaining legal processes and intricacies. In the conveyancing context, obtaining and lodging a rates clearance certificate is central to a successful property transfer. Under South

All About Property | Relief for property owner as Western Cape High Court confirms eviction order in peculiar dispute

Earlier this month, the Western Cape High Court ordered the eviction of a woman (‘the Appellant’), and all occupants holding title under her, who refused to vacate a Parklands property after it was sold in execution and formally transferred into

All About Property | Advisory: The PPRA cautions consumers to verify property practitioners

Against the backdrop of rising real estate scams, the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (‘the PPRA’), which is tasked with regulating and overseeing real estate professionals, recently issued a press release advising prospective sellers and purchasers to only utilise the services

Blog | Frustrated with FICA requests? Here’s what you should know

During the administration of property transactions, our clients often – understandably – express frustration over the legal requirement to provide both estate agents and conveyancers with their FICA documentation, including ID copies and recent proof of physical address. In transactions

All About Property | Explainer: The curious case of beetle certificates

Under South African law, the transfer of property is subject to a seller – or purchaser, if otherwise agreed – obtaining various compliance certificates prior to lodgement and registration in the Deeds Registry. These certificates, which are statutorily mandated under

All About Property | ‘Without good cause in law’: Can a court order a sectional title owner to consent to a scheme extension?

Last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) partially upheld an appeal by a body corporate seeking to force various owners in a sectional title scheme to consent to it obtaining a certificate of real right concerning the scheme’s

All About Property | Looking ahead: What’s in store for South Africa’s residential property market in 2025?

Against the backdrop of consecutive interest rate cuts and heightened investor confidence, property experts widely predict a relatively positive outlook for South Africa’s residential property market in 2025. For these industry specialists, the country’s property landscape will be characterised by

All About Property | Property transactions & foreign marriages: When and why is co-signing required?

With its scenic landscapes, favourable climate, and competitively priced real estate, South Africa remains a popular choice for foreign investors. As the country’s largest property law and conveyancing firm, STBB regularly handles property transactions involving foreign purchasers and sellers. In

Conveyancing Correspondent | Important notice: Chief Registrar suspends new RCR 9/2024

Late last year, the Office of the Chief Registrar issued an important circular suspending the operation of a new Registrars’ Conference Resolution, namely RCR 9/2024. Introduced to clarify the correct transaction date to insert on a transfer duty receipt in

Property Law Update | Issue 1 – 2025

COURT ALLOWS BODY CORPORATE TO CUT ELECTRICITY TO SECTION Body Corporate The S[…] v Katisi (2023/031774) [2025] ZAGPJHC 2 (3 January 2025) Sound administration of a sectional title scheme cannot be achieved or maintained without collection of contributions due to