Government Employees & First-time Buyers: Your Double Savings Could Buy You A Home — Without A Home Loan
“Public Service Employees are sitting on two pots of gold — a GEHS savings and a First Home Finance subsidy. Together, they can be used as a powerful double deposit to secure your very own home.” — Meyer de Waal, Attorney & Conveyancer, MDW INC Attorneys, Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa — Thousands of […]
Pay less rent – use your government subsidy to save hundreds of rands – rent first & step up to own your home in Soweto
Brand-New 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments — From R 550 000 Orange View, Protea Glen, Soweto | Instalment Sale Programme Use your Government subsidy to save hundreds of Rands on your rental every month. You can claim your Government subsidy if you never owned a property before (terms and conditions apply) and step into […]
Cape Town’s Airbnb Debate: Regulation, Reality, and What Comes Next
Don’t fret just yet, landlords. As of March 2026, there are still no specific laws regulating short-term letting in South Africa. However, thanks to Cape Town’s post-COVID tourism boom, there are increasing calls from policy makers, housing advocates, and irate locals who’d like to see that change. While the rise of Airbnb has been raising […]
Buy or Rent in South Africa 2026: Make the Right Choice for Your Future
One of the most important financial decisions in life is whether you should buy or rent property. With interest rates finally easing and the property market showing signs of recovery, the timing has never been more critical. Let’s break down everything you need to know to make the best choice for your situation. The Case […]
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 for speeding, a charge for parking, a debit on your levy statement for conduct you may not even have known was an issue. Most people pay these fines without question. The approach is, […]
Misled by a Property Seller? Know Your Legal Rights
What happens if a seller gives you false information to persuade you to buy a property? South African law offers protection in cases of misrepresentation, even where the contract includes a “voetstoots” clause. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to cancel the sale or claim damages. A recent court decision outlines the rights […]
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. For the tenant, that money represents a future moving truck or a down payment on their next chapter. For the landlord, it is a vital safety net against the risks of property management. […]
Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026
When you launch or restructure a business in South Africa, most SMEs and investors choose between three options: a private company (Pty Ltd), a trust, or a hybrid structure, which combines the two. This decision determines how your business is taxed, how risk is managed, and how easily you can raise funding or scale. With […]
High Court Invalidates Will and Declares Daughter Unworthy to Inherit
The North West High Court’s judgment in Lombard v Van Der Merwe, handed down on 24 March 2026, is essential reading for anyone who has a will, is thinking about making one, or stands to inherit under someone else’s. It is a case about an elderly man, a disputed document, and the catastrophic consequences that […]
Never owned a property before? Use your Government subsidy to reduce your monthly rental and step up to become a home owner.
Cape Town, South Africa – 30 April 2026 Thousands of South Africans who could afford to own a home remain excluded from the housing market because they cannot meet the strict credit requirements for a traditional bank home loan. They often feel stuck in a rental trap forever, while paying off the home loan of […]
