{"id":42923,"date":"2025-08-12T11:22:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=42923"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:50:37","slug":"all-about-property-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Property | August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Up your game: The tax benefit every property investor should know about<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smart investors know that planning is everything \u2013 and so is tax strategy. Designed to incentivise property investment, section 13sex of the Income Tax Act provides investors with a valuable \u2013 and often underutilised \u2013 tax deduction tool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/stbb-property-investors-club-newsletter-july-2025\/\">TELL ME MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gauteng High Courts slam unlawful cleaning levies as SAPOA challenges Cape Town\u2019s \u2018unconstitutional\u2019 municipal tariffs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much to the relief of property owners, both the North and South Gauteng High Courts recently ruled against the imposition of unlawful and irrational municipal cleaning levies implemented by Tshwane and Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-gauteng-high-courts-slam-unlawful-cleaning-levies-as-sapoa-challenges-cape-towns-unconstitutional-municipal-tariffs\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Navigating property and divorce: The curious case of the sold matrimonial home and an anti-dissipation interdict<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For STBB\u2019s divorce attorneys, handling complex divorce matters with care and expertise is paramount \u2013 a requirement highlighted by a recent High Court matter involving an attempt to interdict a spouse from using his proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial home, pending divorce.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-navigating-property-and-divorce-the-curious-case-of-the-sold-matrimonial-home-and-an-anti-dissipation-interdict\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet Marlize Swart: STBB Centurion Director and expert conveyancer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With more than 25 years\u2019 experience in the legal profession, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/marlize-swart\/ \">Marlize Swart<\/a> is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer, and Notary Public. 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With extensive knowledge of correspondent work and regular attendance at the Deeds Office, Marlize\u2019s technical acumen and commitment to the finer details of the transaction make her an invaluable asset.<\/p>\n<p>For trusted legal support in property law matters, contact our premier Pretoria-based conveyancer today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:MarlizeS@stbb.co.za ?subject=STBB%20Property%20Law%20Update%20August%202025\">CONTACT MARLIZE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The <em>Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast | Invasive vegetation and property transfers: What you should know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In our most recent property-focused episode, experienced conveyancer and STBB Claremont Associate, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/inge-johnson\/\">Inge Johnson<\/a>, explores the impact of listed invasive plant species on property transfers. Briefly outlining the legal framework governing invasive species, Inge explains the importance of identifying and expressly declaring the presence of such vegetation, the consequences of non-compliance with permit requirements, and the impact on the property transaction. For an informative breakdown of these aspects, tune in now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iono.fm\/e\/1580275\">LISTEN NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding your property transaction: Option to purchase versus right of first refusal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At STBB, our property law attorneys regularly advise sellers and purchasers on the intricacies of sale agreements and structuring property dealings. 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