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In this edition of All About Property<\/em>, we unpack the City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law, explore the latest legal rules and considerations every foreign and non-resident purchaser should know, examine the SCA’s finding regarding the commencement of prescription involving the discovery of major structural defects, and introduce readers to our newly appointed Directors.<\/p>\n

Unpacking Cape Town\u2019s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law: Critical consequences for property owners, operators, and booking platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Released for public comment last week, the City of Cape Town\u2019s draft Short-Term Letting By-law will have important implications for property owners, operators, and booking platforms \u2013 if and when it is enacted.<\/p>\n

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

Foreign investment in South Africa: The latest legal rules and considerations every buyer should know<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thinking of purchasing property in South Africa? STBB Director and experienced conveyancing attorney, Annetjie Coetsee<\/u><\/a>, explains the legal requirements, SARB’s updated reporting framework, and what every foreign purchaser should know before investing.<\/p>\n

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

Construction disputes and major structural defects: Not every crack commences prescription<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Supreme Court of Appeal recently confirmed that prescription does not begin when major structural defects are discovered, but only after a builder fails or refuses to repair them within a reasonable time.<\/p>\n

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

The Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast: Elevating your property game<\/strong><\/p>\n

STBB\u2019s Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast channel is your audio guide to the law. In some of our more recent property-focused episodes, we discuss the risks and benefits of co-owning property<\/u><\/a>, the division of property<\/u><\/a> following divorce, whether a spouse is entitled to inherit shared property<\/u><\/a>, and the intricacies of agent commission disputes<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Explore our catalogue of podcasts while you\u2019re on the move and tap into a wealth of practical legal information!<\/p>\n

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

Advancing our growth: STBB celebrates the appointment of five new Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective 1st<\/sup> August 2026, STBB is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Directors. Congratulations to experienced attorneys, Bernice Mostert<\/u><\/a> (STBB Blouberg), Esethu Zibi<\/u><\/a> (STBB East London), Caryn Avenant<\/u><\/a> (STBB Claremont), and Roux Kemp<\/u><\/a> (STBB Helderberg) on their well-deserved advancements. Additionally, we extend a warm welcome to Lauren Maltby, a skilled conveyancer and property law specialist, who joins STBB KZN as a Director. We couldn\u2019t be prouder of these individuals\u2019 achievements and wish them continued success in the legal profession.<\/p>\n

Contact our team<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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