{"id":47584,"date":"2026-09-08T10:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/?p=47584"},"modified":"2026-09-13T10:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:13:38","slug":"all-about-property-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Property | September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition of <em>All About Property<\/em>, we explore an important ruling on whether businesses can circumvent the CPA and when marketing language amounts to misrepresentation in property sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expert insights: Can businesses legally avoid the Consumer Protection Act?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A significant judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal clarifies the limits of corporate structuring in commercial leasing \u2013 and leaves one crucial question about vulnerable consumers unanswered, finds STBB\u2019s experienced Directors, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/darren-brander\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Darren Brander<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/martin-bey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Martin Bey<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-can-businesses-avoid-consumer-protection-act-promenade-centre-judgment-limits-corporate-structuring_cpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flirting with liability: Can marketing a property as \u2018stunning\u2019 land you in hot water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marketing language is principally intended to present a property in an appealing manner. However, as confirmed in an important High Court decision, promotional descriptions do not warrant the structural integrity, condition, or safety of a property, explores STBB\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/renelle-moodley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Renelle Moodley<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/all-about-property-flirting-with-liability-can-marketing-a-property-as-stunning-land-you-in-hot-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you registered for this month\u2019s webinar yet? | Your property, your legacy: Is it protected?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many, property forms an important part of one\u2019s estate. However, it can also present legal and practical challenges without <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/blog-why-every-property-owner-in-south-africa-needs-a-will\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>adequate planning<\/u><\/a>. In this month\u2019s insightful webinar, Senior Associates and estate planning specialists, <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/kelly-leach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Kelly Leach<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/lawyer\/nicole-erwee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Nicole Maingard<\/u><\/a>, explain the necessity of a well-drafted will, the implications of intestate succession, the importance of ensuring estate liquidity, and the circumstances in which <a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/blog-the-key-benefits-of-establishing-a-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>establishing a trust<\/u><\/a> may prove beneficial. For practical guidance, secure your spot now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stbb.co.za\/dev2\/Webinar_Sep_2026_email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Register now<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition of All About Property, we explore an important ruling on whether businesses can circumvent the CPA and when marketing language amounts to misrepresentation in property sales. Expert insights: Can businesses legally avoid the Consumer Protection Act? 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