Property

July 13, 2026

When Relationships End, the Lease Doesn’t

It’s an unfortunate reality that separation often affects both your emotions and your finances, especially when the affected couple is bound by a lease. In these […]
February 9, 2026

Possession Is Nine-Tenths of the Law: Understanding Spoliation Law

What is spoliation? Spoliation refers to the unlawful dispossession of someone’s peaceful possession of movable or immovable property without their consent and/or without a court order […]
February 9, 2026

Township Property: An Untapped Market?

Much has been written about the residential property markets in South Africa’s iconic cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. But what of the largest townships in […]
February 9, 2026

Can You Back Out of a Property Purchase? Legal Consequences Explained

Purchasing property is one of the most significant financial commitments a person can make. It often involves high financial stakes, emotional investments and a legally binding […]
November 7, 2025

SARS’ ‘Toll Fee’ on the Road to Home Ownership

Of all the costs involved in purchasing a home, transfer duty is one of the largest. Buying a property in South Africa involves more than just […]
August 25, 2025

Answers to Your Property Transfer Questions: What buyers and sellers should know about conveyancing in SA.

If you’re buying or selling property for the first time, the transfer process might seem a little overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of common questions to […]
June 25, 2025

Empowering Homeowners: How the CSOSA Transforms Community Living in South Africa

Community living in South Africa, whether in homeowners’ associations (HOAs), sectional title schemes, or housing estates, comes with unique challenges. Disputes over governance, finances, and maintenance […]
August 2, 2023

Exercise of rights and obligations under a praedial servitude

A servitude is a limited real right which entitles its holder either to the use and enjoyment of another person’s property or to insist that such […]
March 27, 2023

Can trustees sell trust property to their own company?

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently deliberated on whether a court sanction is necessary to validate the sale of shares owned by a trust to […]
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