Land & Property Law in South Africa

Keeping pets remains difficult under Sectional Title rules

For those living in a sectional title scheme, there are certain new rules to be read together with the Sectional Title Act, which owners and residents must abide by. The keeping of pets has retained its number one spot...

9 Jun 2017

Weak laws 'hinder investment in Africa'

South African listed property players are still concerned about a lack of legal structures and reliable regulations in other African countries, saying it is making investments on the continent a more difficult sell than European ones...

By Alistair Anderson 1 day ago

Banks cannot attach RDP houses to settle debt

The Department of Human Settlements says banks should not, under any circumstances, auction government subsidised RDP houses to settle any debt...

14 Jun 2017

Understanding restrictive conditions in title deeds

Restrictive conditions can cause major headaches if buyers have not familiarised themselves with the conditions listed in the title deed, before purchasing their new home...

13 Jun 2017

Body corporates need to protect funds

All sectional title schemes are obliged to have two separate funds: a day-to-day administrative fund and a reserve fund and these funds need to be protected and invested wisely to guard the viability of the property...

6 Jun 2017

KZN farmers, landowners elated after another ruling against fracking

Following a recent ruling against an application for exploration rights on more than 800,000ha in Northern KZN, farmers and landowners in the province are celebrating another fracking ruling victory, this time in the Midlands region...

25 May 2017

Permits, permission needed for boreholes

The use of boreholes to supplement, or replace, the conventional municipal supply is becoming more common, however, certain requirements that may vary from municipality to municipality...

By Chantelle Gladwin-Wood and Nonhlanhla Ndlohvu 23 May 2017

Understanding the role of the Rental Housing Tribunal

Established during 2001, the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) assists in resolving disputes that arise between landlords and tenants...

By Adrian Goslett 22 May 2017

Human Settlements Ombudsman appointed

The Department of Human Settlements has established an Ombudsman Office to deal with issues of conflict between contractors, provinces and municipalities, Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announced on Thursday...

18 May 2017

Dealing with blacklistings

If a prospective homeowner has not kept up to date with their credit bureau reports, they may be in for a surprise when they apply for finance...

By Adrian Goslett 10 May 2017

Insight into the Regulation of Agricultural Land Holdings Bill

The Bill is aimed at progressing land reform within the agricultural sector and will have far-reaching implications for current and future owners of agricultural land...

By Zunaid Rawoot 9 May 2017

Here's what you need to know about compliance certificates

Putting a home up for sale takes some preparation on the seller's part as they need to have all of their compliance certificates in order before taking the step of listing their home on the market...

By Adrian Goslett 8 May 2017

Property purchases: what constitutes a breach of contract

When a transfer of a property is to take place, it is through the offer to purchase (OTP) (or sale agreement), which has to be in writing that all the conditions of the sale are named and made binding...

8 May 2017