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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
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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.
When a sectional title unit is sold, a crucial part of the transfer process is obtaining a levy clearance certificate from the body corporate. This certificate confirms that all outstanding levies and charges due to the body corporate have been settled by the seller, and it is a legal prerequisite for the transfer of o
The process of winding up a deceased estate in South Africa is often far more time-consuming than most people anticipate. It's not unusual for it to take anywhere from six months to three years to finalise, depending on the size and complexity of the estate, as well as the preparedness of the deceased and their family.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points at its May policy meeting, after stalling the rate-cutting cycle in March. This was the fourth rate cut since September last year, with the prime overdraft rate of the commercial banks now standing at 10.75%. Compared to th
Choosing trustees is one of the most consequential choices you will make when establishing a trust. Trustees are the people - or professionals - who will hold legal control over the assets in your trust and make decisions that directly affect your beneficiaries. In many cases, they will continue in this role long after the
In response to proposed amendments concerning the closure of suburban roads, the City of Johannesburg has invited public participation. The Security Access Restrictions Policy, originally enacted in 2014, governs how road closures may be implemented. However, evolving urban circumstances have prompted a need to revise
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