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- Dr Samantha Smith is a creative Attorney holding a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT. She leads content marketing & strategy across STBB's channels, thought leadership, SEO, and legal marketing collateral.
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
Read MoreBlog | Protect your legacy: The key benefits of establishing a trust
At STBB, we understand that smart estate planning today can secure your legacy tomorrow. Undoubtedly, establishing a trust is one of the most effective tools in estate planning. Whether used to preserve generational wealth, safeguard assets, or manage property for
Read MoreBlog | Easing the burden: No transfer duty payable on inherited property
Under South African law, the acquisition of immovable property is ordinarily subject to the payment of transfer duty. Transfer duty is based on the value of the property and calculated on a sliding scale, making it a significant additional cost
Read MorePulse | POPIA overhaul: Updated Regulations take effect
Earlier this year, the Regulations to the Protection of Personal Information Act (‘the POPIA Regulations’) were amended. Designed to enhance data subject rights and tighten compliance requirements for organisations, the POPIA Regulations took effect on 17th April 2025. In light
Read MorePulse | Understanding curatorship: Is someone you love unable to manage their affairs?
Undoubtedly, it can be overwhelming and demoralising when someone you love can no longer manage their financial or proprietary affairs due to age, disability, or illness. A curatorship offers a legal avenue to protect their interests and ensure their well-being,
Read MoreBlog | Co-own property? Here’s why estate planning matters
In today’s economic climate, co-ownership of immovable property is increasingly common. Whether it is investing in property with a business partner to generate rental income or purchasing a home with one’s significant other, co-ownership is often financially expedient. While it
Read MoreBlog | Less stress, more support: Estate administration simplified with STBB
Administering a deceased estate can be complicated, cumbersome, and overwhelming – especially for inexperienced executors. But, it doesn’t have to be. When it comes to winding up a loved one’s estate or planning your own affairs, choosing the right professional
Read MoreBlog | Plan with confidence: Estate expenses explained
Perhaps the last thing anyone contemplates are the costs associated with administering their estate. However, the administration of a deceased estate involves much more than just paperwork. From the executor’s fee to estate duty, the process can be surprisingly costly.
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