How attorneys can sell properties and improve their value-added offering
Become a successful property practitioner within your own law firm and expand your value-added offering – an information session Typically, there are different stages in a property transaction, performed by different stakeholders in the property sale process. Sale The first stage is the sale of the property – usually handled by a registered property practitioner […]
Who Protects Your Deposit When Property Deals Collapse?
Property transactions rarely unravel overnight. A deal that starts smoothly with a signed Offer to Purchase (OTP) and a paid deposit can quickly run into delays, disputes, or outright collapse. When that happens, one question matters most: who protects the buyer’s money? A string of interest rate cuts over the past few years has seen […]
What Property Owners Should Know About Storm and Flood Insurance
With weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, property owners must ensure that they have the correct insurance policies to cover potential financial losses. As we recently witnessed, severe weather across the country, including heavy rainfall, storm surges, and localised flooding, caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and personal property. Many people were left with unmanageable financial […]
Tips for First-Time Property Sellers
First-time sellers often focus only on the asking price, take a few photographs, list the property, and wait for the first offer. Good marketing matters in property sales, but it’s rarely where the issues show up. What causes problems is discovering the real risks only after a buyer is already interested. Missing documents, municipal issues, […]
First-time buyers: Fast-track your application and move into your own Mountain View home – much faster
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, in collaboration with Mossel Bay Municipality, is implementing an innovative ‘occupy now- buy later’ fast track — no home loan needed to move in with an Instalment Sale Agreement Two-bedroom homes are now available in the Mountain View development in Mossel Bay: qualify for the First Home Finance (FLISP) […]
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 is to find a decent property that suits your budget. Cape Town has become one of the most expensive cities to rent in South Africa, with demand far outstripping its supply. The steady […]
The Developer’s Handshake: When Buying a New Property Changes Your Tax Bill
When you walk into a modern development, the smell of fresh paint and polished finishes welcomes you into a space that feels ready to be lived in. But before the move-in day, there are tax and legal steps that need to be completed to finalise the deal. What makes it more complex is that, in […]
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 […]
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, […]
