Articles published during this year.
Following a fairly subdued first five months of the year, the prices of platinum group metals (PGMs) suddenly came to light in June. Between 2 January and 2 July, the increases in the prices of platinum, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium amounted to 49%, 30%, 20% and 63%, respectively. South Africa is by far the world's
The question of whether VAT or transfer duty applies when buying property from a developer continues to cause uncertainty among South African buyers. While transfer duty is a well-known tax in resale transactions, residential properties sold by VAT-registered developers are generally exempt from it — and subject instea
In property transactions, few clauses carry as much legal weight — or as much potential for dispute — as suspensive conditions. These are not mere formalities. They determine whether a sale agreement becomes binding at all, and yet they are often poorly understood or loosely drafted.
When purchasing property in South Africa, various legal professionals play distinct roles in ensuring that the transaction is compliant, secure, and properly registered. Two of the most crucial players in this process are bond attorneys and transfer attorneys. While their work overlaps in timeline and coordination, the
Drafting a will is one of the most important steps in estate planning, but simply drafting one is not enough. For a will to be effective, it needs to be legally valid, clearly worded, and administratively workable. Many individuals mistakenly believe that because they've put their wishes in writing, those wishes will a
I hope this message finds you packed with the same sense of excitement we're feeling on our side of the fence. I'm writing this article not just as your appointed conveyancer, but as a fellow stakeholder in the incredible vision that is 170 Grosvenor. A vision that's fast becoming a reality, thanks to the amazing respo
South Africa is preparing for a significant overhaul of its divorce law framework. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced her intention to present the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 to Parliament. This legislative update seeks to address gaps identified by the Constitutional Court in 2023 — particu
Spoliation is one of those legal concepts that often surfaces during disputes over possession — especially in property, residential, and commercial contexts. It deals with a very specific scenario: when someone takes the law into their own hands and unlawfully deprives another of possession of property, without going t
Dear Valued Clients and Principals,
When a new sectional title scheme is launched, the developer's involvement doesn't end with the construction and sale of units. One of the most important but often overlooked aspects of scheme establishment is the legal handover to the body corporate. This is not merely a ceremonial step — it is a statutory requirement
Rules in community schemes such as Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate form the backbone of harmonious, compliant, well-managed residential communities in South Africa and serve as the foundation for effective management, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that it plans to begin deducting unpaid municipal debt directly from the proceeds of property sales before transfer can take place. This has raised concern among property owners, conveyancers, and legal practitioners alike.
No articles match these filters yet.
View all posts