{"id":44421,"date":"2026-03-26T15:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=44421"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:20:45","slug":"newsflash-property-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/newsflash-property-in-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsflash | Property in focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Erring on the side of caution: SARB keeps the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Against the backdrop of rising geo-political tensions and higher oil prices, the South African Reserve Bank has cautiously elected to keep the repo rate at 6.75%. Accordingly, the prime lending rate remains unchanged at 10.25%.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/newsflash-erring-on-the-side-of-caution-sarb-keeps-the-repo-rate-unchanged-at-6-75\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The <em>Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast | Property FAQs: Understanding the transfer process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With 2026 in full swing and the property market showing few signs of slowing down, it is imperative for sellers, prospective purchasers, and estate agents to have a workable understanding of the legal requirements underpinning property sales. In our latest podcast, STBB Cape Town Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/liezl-solomon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Liezl Solomon<\/u><\/a>, capably tackles common questions conveyancing attorneys receive from clients during property transactions. For sound explanations, tune in now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iono.fm\/e\/1659529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Listen now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay ahead in property: Catch up on our property-focused webinars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Missed one of our recent property-centred webinars? Our full library of expert-led sessions is now available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@stbblegallyspeaking8935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>dedicated YouTube channel<\/u><\/a>! 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