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All About Property | When deadlines matter: Deposit forfeiture and the Conventional Penalties Act

A relatively recent decision of the Johannesburg High Court provides important guidance on the enforcement of deposit forfeiture clauses in sale agreements and the limited role of the Conventional Penalties Act in relieving defaulting purchasers. Crucially, the judgment is a

All About Property | Property rights alert: Does the ConCourt ruling impact your marriage?

In a seminal and highly publicised ruling, the Constitutional Court recently confirmed a critical legal principle directly impacting married couples’ property rights: Once married, you cannot change your matrimonial property regime by private agreement alone. Instead, a court application under

All About Property | December 2025

Reflecting on a successful 2025: A message from STBB’s Managing Director, Darren Brander This year, STBB celebrated a remarkable milestone: 125 years of legal service. Ultimately, this achievement represents much more than a number. Over the years, we’ve not only

All About Property | Servitudes and parking disputes: Can your neighbour obstruct garage access?

In a case concerning a parking dispute, a recent ruling from the Western Cape High Court offers important clarity on the contours of how neighbours should exercise their rights in relation to a servitude of right of way – and

All About Property | Exchange control update: What non-residents should know about the new income transfer rules

The South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance department recently issued Exchange Control Circular No. 15/2025 (‘the Circular’), which introduces important changes that directly impact how non-residents and individuals who have ceased tax residency may transfer income abroad. On evaluation, these

All About Property | Community scheme disputes: The SCA confirms litigants may skip CSOS and approach the High Court directly

In a seminal ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) recently settled ongoing uncertainty surrounding the forum in which community scheme disputes should be heard. Providing much-needed clarity, the SCA unanimously confirmed that the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act

All About Property | Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment

In a highly significant move, S&P Global Ratings has elected to upgrade South Africa’s foreign currency sovereign credit rating from BB- to BB, with the local currency rating raised to BB+. Signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal stability, economic

All About Property | November 2025

Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment Last Friday, S&P Global Ratings upgraded South Africa’s foreign currency sovereign credit rating from BB- to BB. Signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal stability

All About Property | Does a mixed-use building with residential and commercial components require an EPC?

In a follow-up to our previous article on EPC compliance, and in light of the fast-approaching compliance deadline, this article helpfully outlines when owners of mixed-use buildings that contain both residential and commercial components may be required to publicly display

All About Property | The case of the intrusive security cameras: When crime concerns and privacy rights collide

In a recent judgment involving the contested positioning of home security cameras in a wealthy Cape Town suburb, a full bench of the Western Cape High Court reaffirmed that the constitutional right to privacy includes one’s outdoor living spaces –