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All About Property | A seller’s market: Noordhoek property prices soar as purchasers seek laidback living

Located on Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, the captivating seaside suburb of Noordhoek is well-known for its natural beauty, close-knit community, equestrian charm, and relaxed atmosphere. With its extensive amenities, proximity to the CBD, and access to nature trails, beaches, and

All About Property | Landlords & tenants: Twelve essential clauses every lease agreement needs

Establishing the foundation for any leasing arrangement, a lease agreement is an important legal instrument that regulates the relationship between a landlord and tenant, delineating the parties’ rights and obligations and specifying the terms and conditions of tenancy. While the

All About Property | Sun’s out, panels up: An overview of the regulatory framework governing solar power systems in the City of Cape Town

Amid unpredictable load shedding and rising electricity tariffs, a growing number of homeowners have turned to solar power as an environmentally friendly and increasingly cost-effective alternative to coal-powered electricity. In addition to the long-term pecuniary and sustainability benefits of renewable

All About Property | November 2024

SUN’S OUT, PANELS UP: AN OVERVIEW OF THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN Amid unpredictable load shedding and rising electricity tariffs, a growing number of homeowners have turned to solar power as an

All About Property | October 2024

EXPANDING OUR NATIONAL FOOTPRINT: CELEBRATING THE RE-LAUNCH OF STBB KZN IN DURBAN Last week, we celebrated the re-launch of our office in KwaZulu-Natal with some of our valued clients and guests. With the formal incorporation of STBB KZN in July,

All About Property | SCA ruling: Purchasers of life rights cannot reclaim purchase price paid out to a developer pre-insolvency

The Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was recently tasked with determining whether a group of purchasers of life rights in a retirement scheme could claim repayment of the purchase price from the developer’s conveyancers, who disbursed the funds to

All About Property | City of Cape Town Communique: New NHRA Exemption Areas Gazetted

In a bid to minimise bureaucratic requirements, streamline development approvals, and reduce costs, the City of Cape Town recently confirmed that specific development focus areas (‘DFAs’) are now exempted from compliance with various requirements of the National Heritage Resources Act

All About Property | To have and to hold: What happens to your property if your spouse is declared insolvent?

Undoubtedly, insolvency produces profound patrimonial and proprietary consequences. These consequences can be particularly devastating for married persons, irrespective of their marital regime. In a marriage of community of property, spouses’ assets, including movable and immovable property, and liabilities are pooled

All About Property | Prospective tenants beware: Online rental scams are on the rise

As consumers’ reliance on digital technology shows no signs of slowing down, it has emerged that criminals are increasingly targeting individuals who utilise unregulated online platforms to secure accessible rental accommodation. While online rental scams are not a new phenomenon,

All About Property | September 2024

SPLIT ZONING AND CLERICAL ERRORS: A SUMMARY OF CAPE ESTATE PROPERTIES (PTY) LTD V GEORGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY In May 2023, a full bench of the Western Cape High Court found in favour of a developer, Cape Estate Properties (‘the Appellant’),