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We live in an age where agreements are concluded by email, documents are signed electronically, and important records are stored in the

After last year’s “third-time lucky” Budget, many predicted doom and gloom this year. There was talk of the need for an additional

When you walk into a modern development, the smell of fresh paint and polished finishes welcomes you into a space that feels

Transfer duty is the tax you pay when buying property in South Africa, governed by Section 2 of the Transfer Duty Act

Estate duty is one of those taxes that many people know about in theory, but very few actively plan for. It only

Finding value in South Africa’s property market used to mean stretching beyond major metros or compromising on space. Today, with interest rates

The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service

For many property owners in South African sectional title schemes, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a routine formality. But when the

In Part One of this article, we explained that a replacement trustee may be appointed by the remaining trustees when a trustee

Evicting a tenant or occupier in South Africa is a highly regulated process governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and

If you own property in South Africa or hold a mortgage bond, the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 is a piece of

When a dispute turns serious enough to head to court, one of your first decisions can make all the difference: where to