In his 2020 state of the nation (SONA) address the President said that government is ready to table the Expropriation Bill that will legalize expropriation without compensation (EWC).
The Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (EDRSA) was signed into law on 2 October 2019. What is the current status quo and how does this Act impact the homeowner? Maryna Botha, director with [...]
Signing up for a bond and making a purchase on a sizable house in the suburbs is no longer considered an entry into adulthood. As young professionals migrate to urban hubs and city centres, many [...]
South African commercial and industrial real estate organisation, Swindon Property, has cemented its position in the growing commercial client services market through an exclusive strategic [...]
It will be easier for black people to become estate agents from 1 April this year – previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs) may then apply for exemption for a maximum term of five years in [...]
For six months intern estate agent Seth Stephens queried the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) repeatedly about progress with his FFC application. Their last response was the final straw … now [...]
Co-ownership is growing in popularity among homebuyers in South Africa. Take care though, warns Robert Krautkramer, director with legal firm Miltons Matsemela, if a watertight agreement isn’t in [...]
The fact that South Africa recognises so many different kinds of marriage is a tribute to an inclusive Constitution, but it can create some confusion when it comes to property sales.
Estate agents, perhaps more than any other profession, often trade under their own name. What are the pros and cons of choosing to trade under your own name instead of under a brand name?
The world over it is almost impossible for young people to get a foothold in the property market. Rentvesting offers them an affordable way to own property while saving for their dream home.
