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Conveyancing Correspondent | The Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town Confirms Relocation

Earlier this week, the Office of the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town issued a notice confirming that the much-discussed and anticipated relocation of the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town (‘the Deeds Office’) is scheduled to begin today, Friday, 28th February 2025.

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 | February 2025

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

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

Newsflash | The Master’s Office goes digital: Online estate adverts permitted

Last week, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development released a landmark Chief Master’s Directive (‘the Directive’) regulating the placement of online estate advertisements. In a move that recognises the growth of digital platforms and the decline of traditional print

Pulse | Thought of the week: Why you need a skilled divorce attorney sensitive to family dynamics

When we enter into a marriage, we rarely anticipate its dissolution. Undoubtedly, divorce is an exceptionally challenging life event, which can be emotionally overwhelming, psychologically deleterious, and financially disruptive. During this difficult time, selecting a divorce attorney, who is not

Pulse | February 2025

STBB celebrates renowned corporate and commercial law expert, Adam Ismail It is with great pride and excitement that we announce that Adam Ismail, Director and Head of Corporate and Commercial Law at STBB, has once again been ranked in the

Pulse | The case of the post-retirement dismissals: Con Court fails to reach consensus in crucial employment law matter

Under South African law, dismissing an employee based solely on their age is deemed automatically unfair, unless that employee has reached the agreed or normal retirement age for individuals employed in their line of work. Over the years, our judiciary