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Saldanha Residential Property Market Report - 2024

There are 7 855 residential properties in Saldanha of which 5 919 are own title, only 87 are residential sectional title units (apartments) and 1 843 are vacant

How Will Changes To VAT Influence The South African Property Market?

​The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced an increase in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 15.5%, effective 1 May 2025.

BREAKING NEWS: Interest Rates Kept Unchanged by SA Reserve Bank - Prime Rate Remains 11%

The South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said that the MPC (Monetary Policy Committee)decided to hold the benchmark interest rate at 7.5%, aft

Who May Issue a Certificate of Compliance for a Solar System?

The straightforward answer is that only a registered Installation Electrician (IE) or Master Installation Electrician (MIE) is authorized to issue a Certificate

Can One Sign An Offer To Purchase A Property Electronically?

An offer to purchase immovable property must be in writing and signed manually by all sellers and purchasers.

Home Loan in Arrears: Challenging a Certificate of Balance

Loan agreements and surety documents often contain a "certificate of balance" (COB) clause

Can High Rent Increases Be Illegal in South Africa?

Raising rentals within acceptable terms is always a delicate issue for landlords – as rentals achieved are determined by demand and supply dynamics

Whose Permission Is Necessary To Sell A House From A Deceased Estate

When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration

What You Need To Know About The New Housing Consumer Protection Act

The main aim of the Act, like that of the current Act, is to provide for the protection of housing consumers, in other words, those for whom homes are built.

What You Need To Know About The New Expropriation Bill

On Thursday 24 January 2025, the Expropriation Bill was signed into law.
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