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Blog | Understanding property transactions: Option to purchase versus right of first refusal

At STBB, our property law attorneys have extensive experience advising sellers and purchasers on the intricacies of sale agreements and structuring property dealings. In the context of property and commercial transactions, options to purchase and rights of first refusal are

All About Property | July 2025

Listing in winter: How can STBB help you? When housing stock is scarce and demand is high, listing your property in winter may be advantageous. At STBB, our expansive team are here to ensure your transaction proceeds as seamlessly as

All About Property | Listing in winter: How can STBB help you?

In the property arena, spring is often earmarked as the ideal time to list property. However, when housing stock is scarce and demand is particularly high, selling your property in winter may offer distinct advantages, especially in the Western Cape.

Blog | Safeguarding sellers: Why every sale agreement needs a 72-hour clause

In the context of the sale and purchase of immovable property, a 72-hour clause is an important and increasingly common component of an effective and comprehensive sale agreement. At the heart of this clause is a key objective: To secure

Blog | It’s official: The 2025/26 tax season kicks off today

With the automatic assessment of a large contingent of taxpayers commencing today, the 2025/26 tax season is officially underway. It is imperative that individual taxpayers, employers, and tax service providers remain aware of the deadlines for the filing of income

Blog | Make your dream home a reality: Five tips to secure bond approval

For many prospective purchasers, applying for a home loan is essential to securing the purchase of their dream home. Sadly, the possibility of rejection, which is usually attributed to poor credit history, residence instability, cash flow problems, or frequent job-changing,

Gauteng Newsflash | Urgent notice: The City of Johannesburg is currently offline

As part of a plan to address several key processes, the City of Johannesburg’s system (‘the COJ’) is currently offline. While we cannot be certain, we expect the shutdown to continue for approximately three weeks as the COJ finalises the

Newsflash | New Cape Town laws incentivise micro-development

Last week, the City of Cape Town approved various additions and key amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law (‘the MPBL’) in a bid to stimulate micro-development, encourage a shift from informal shelter to affordable rental units, and crack down on

Blog | Reminder: Deadline for Ekurhuleni property owners to object to the GVR is fast approaching

Following the publication of the Fifth General Valuation Roll (‘the GVR’) earlier this year, all property owners whose properties fall within the boundaries of the City of Ekurhuleni are reminded to timeously lodge their objections by Wednesday, 25th June 2025.

All About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know

Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted complications. The legal basis for withholding tax Section 35A