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Newsflash | Urgent notice: LIS outage causes delays for the City of Johannesburg

According to the latest information our conveyancing attorneys have received from officials, the Land Information System (‘the LIS’) linking the City of Johannesburg (‘the CoJ’) to the Deeds Office, which serves the Johannesburg area, remains offline – with no formal

Newsflash | Why South Africa’s grey list exit is a green light for property investment

In an exceptionally positive development, the Financial Action Task Force (‘the FATF’) unanimously agreed to remove South Africa from its grey list on Friday afternoon following the Paris Plenary – a move undoubtedly welcomed by the business sector and property

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 –

Conveyancing Correspondent | Modernising conveyancing: Final Deeds Registries amendments take effect

In a clear bid to hasten the modernisation of conveyancing practice in South Africa, the remaining provisions of the Deeds Registries Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’) recently took effect. The commencement of the provisions, which impact components of the Electronic

All About Property | September 2025

Negotiating the sale agreement: Top tips for first-time purchasers Thinking of purchasing property? Armed with expert tips and the services of an experienced property lawyer, prospective purchasers can confidently negotiate any sale agreement. Tell me more EPC compliance: December deadline

All About Property | Negotiating the sale agreement: Top tips for first-time purchasers

Finalising a property purchase is an exciting occasion for first-time purchasers and seasoned property investors alike. Yet, STBB’s property law attorneys often find that many first-time purchasers rush through this significant step without understanding its implications. Armed with expert tips

All About Property | The Legally Speaking podcast: Elevate your property game

Knowledge is leverage. Looking for convenient legal tips and updates on all things property? STBB’s Legally Speaking podcast channel is your audio guide for on-the-go insights, pro tips, and engaging discussions to stay ahead in the property game. In some

All About Property | EPC compliance: December deadline looms for commercial property owners

Following our 2024 report, the 7th December 2025 deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is quickly approaching. According to the Regulations promulgated under the

Newsflash | SARB cautiously keeps the repo rate unchanged

Yesterday afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its fifth meeting of 2025. Against the backdrop of market uncertainty, SARB has cautiously declined to lower the repo rate, which remains 7.0%, effective Friday, 19th

Blog | Why every property owner in South Africa needs a will

In South Africa, owning immovable property is a significant financial milestone. Given the economic and social value of property and the complex legal processes required to transfer ownership, the importance of a will for property owners cannot be overstated: Without