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Rental Crisis Hits the Western Cape
High Demand and the Growing Risk of Exploitative Practices If you’re renting in the Western Cape, you already know how tough it
Whose Deposit Is It Anyway?
Navigating the tug-of-war over rental security The moment a tenant hands over a security deposit for a lease, the silent countdown begins.
‘Futureproofing’ Commercial Properties in Times of Uncertainty
The current geopolitical tension is drastically reshaping the global economic outlook, and South Africa is not immune. Both businesses and consumers are
South African landlords often make one critical mistake: treating every occupier who refuses to leave a property the same. The law clearly
Buying property off plan remains a popular entry point into the South African property market in 2026, driven by the exemption from
No More Estate Fines Without Warning
For many South Africans living in estates or sectional title schemes (community schemes), fines have become part of everyday life. A penalty
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
Legal Distinction Between Private and Public Roads
A private road is defined as one that is not open to the public and is intended for the use of specific
Transfer Duty in South Africa: Key Facts for Property Buyers
Transfer duty is the tax you pay when buying property in South Africa, governed by Section 2 of the Transfer Duty Act