Annetjie is a practising Attorney, Notary Public, and Conveyancer, operating from both the Cape Town and Helderberg branches of STBB. Her responsibilities include Director of STBB, branch head of STBB Helderberg, and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. In addition, she is head of the Development Law Unit, which is a specialist forum addressing development requirements in the fields of planning law, environmental law, construction law, renewable energy law, and, importantly, local government law. As a practising Conveyancer, Annetjie deals with a conglomerate of property-related matters such as sectional titles, developments, bonds, transfers, and municipal work for local councils. Further, her expertise extends to all aspects of notarial work. She has worked on numerous large-scale developments in the Western Cape, particularly in Stellenbosch, Helderberg, and the Overberg area. Although she specialises in conveyancing, Annetjie is passionate about family law and has a special interest in the constitutional law aspects of children’s rights. She is actively involved in the firm’s marketing and brand development on a national level. Annetjie also oversees various compliance and reporting initiatives. She engages in substantial research activities related to the property market and property investment, communicating interesting and relevant facts to her clients and the media. In addition, Annetjie conducts Legal Updates for banks and estate agents. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the property market, along with her connections with key role-players in the property industry, make her an invaluable ally for any property investor. Demonstrating her commitment to professional growth, Annetjie is currently focused on becoming a specialist in the field of green energy law.

Thought of the Week | Property Industry Changes

The Property Practitioners Bill was finally published on 31 March and is open for 30 days for public comment.

When promulgated, it will replace the Estate Agency Affairs Act and bring about many changes to the industry. For example, a much wider group of practitioners is brought under the umbrella of the definition of ‘property practitioner’, requiring these practitioners also to comply with the provisions of the new Act. This includes mortgage originators, valuers (in certain instances) and property inspectors.

A short summary is provided here and the full text of the Bill can be accessed here.

Contact STBB should you require any assistance in this regard.

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