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Major real estate alert: Can a verbal<\/em> property sale agreement be enforced?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a ruling that has sparked heated debate, the High Court recently declared section 2(1) of the Alienation of Land Act unconstitutional for failing to legalise verbal sale agreements. The finding, if confirmed by the Constitutional Court, will have significant consequences for property transactions, cautions STBB Sandton\u2019s Hopewell Sathekge<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Storm damage and leased property: Is a tenant ever liable for repairing weather-related damage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the cold, rainy weather prevails, storm-related property damage is inevitable. What is less clear, however, is who<\/em> bears the responsibility for repairing the damage.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast | From \u2018ours\u2019 to \u2018mine\u2019: Property transfers and divorce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorce<\/u><\/a> is never simple \u2013 and when property is involved, it can become particularly complex. In this month\u2019s instructive podcast, Senior Associate and Claremont-based conveyancer, Maryke Hennig<\/u><\/a>, unpacks how property is divided following divorce, whether such transactions are exempt from transfer duty, and the legal options available to a property owner whose ex-spouse refuses to consent to transfer. For practical insights, tune in now!<\/p>\n

Listen now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

STBB4Good | Celebrating the success of uPhawu: Every child\u2019s story matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reflecting on the historical significance of Youth Month, we are pleased to report on the continued positive impact of uPhawu Community Development<\/u><\/a> \u2013 an STBB-sponsored initiative benefiting children in need.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Major real estate alert: Can a verbal property sale agreement be enforced? 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