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All About Property | Construction law update: Government publishes draft Construction Regulations for public comment

In a move that may be of particular interest to STBB’s construction and property development clients, the Minister of Employment and Labour recently published draft Construction Regulations, which seek to improve occupational health and safety in the construction industry, for

All About Property | Tshwane & Ekurhuleni release 2025 General Valuation Rolls: Why property owners should note their objections

Recently, the Tshwane and Ekurhuleni municipalities published their General Valuation Rolls (‘GVRs’), which will determine municipal rates payable by property owners in respect of properties located within each municipal jurisdiction. Consequently, the need for property owners to carefully view the

All About Property | VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions

In the property context, the proposed and much-discussed VAT rate increase of 0.5%, which will potentially take effect on 1st May 2025, raises three key questions: When is VAT payable in property sales, how does a VAT increase impact property

All About Property | March 2025

VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions In the property context, the proposed and much-discussed VAT rate increase of 0.5%, which will potentially take effect on 1st May 2025, raises three key questions: When is VAT payable in

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

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 | January 2025

‘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