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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.
All About Property | April 2025
An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to substantial increases in property rates and municipal service tariffs. Read more
Read MoreAll About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike
The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to a marked increase in property rates and upward adjustments to municipal service tariffs. Designed to finance key infrastructure projects and improve
Read MoreAll About Property | Unlocking homeownership: South Africa’s affordable housing market on the rise
Much to the relief of property enthusiasts, South Africa’s affordable housing market is in the midst of a substantial resurgence, with sustained demand for properties priced between R350 000 and R700 000. Indeed, this market segment has seen a double-digit increase in
Read MoreAll About Property | Laying the groundwork: The roadmap to becoming a property practitioner
Thinking of becoming a property practitioner in South Africa? Here’s what you should know about the process. Crucially, the first step to becoming a property practitioner is to apply for a Fidelity Fund Certificate (‘FFC’) and enrol for an NQF4
Read MoreBlog | Eviction and South African law: What landlords should know about the PIE Act
At STBB, our expert litigators have extensive experience handling eviction and other property-related disputes. At the outset, however, many of our clients are unaware that the residential eviction process is complicated by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful
Read MoreNewsflash | Just in: Treasury scraps the VAT hike
In a positive turn of events, the National Treasury announced in a media statement that it intends to reverse the proposed VAT rate increase outlined in the March Budget Speech. Following extensive consultations with political parties and a careful consideration
Read MoreNewsflash | The FIC pleads for compliance: Urgently submit outstanding RCRs
In a key statement released last week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (‘the FIC’) urges designated non-financial businesses and professions (‘DNFBPs’), including estate agents and legal practitioners, to urgently comply with their reporting obligations to support South Africa’s efforts in exiting
Read MoreBlog | The absconded debtor: Let us help you navigate debt collection
STBB’s litigation specialists are often faced with a crucial question from clients: How does one proceed when owed money by a debtor who has subsequently disappeared? If the debtor has specified a physical address where they’ll accept service of legal
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