Should you rent or buy your business premises?
June 22, 2022
This is a question that most business owners will face at some point in their journey. The decision will depend on several factors including the
Category: Property
Impact of fuel price increase on commercial property
June 1, 2022
It is well-known that the cumulative fuel price increase has added significantly to overall consumer price inflation, and this further increase sustains this pressure. “For
What’s your flavour? Hotel group versus boutique experience
May 16, 2022
As the tourism and hospitality industry eases back into business and looks to recover to pre-COVID levels, travellers are now booking those well-deserved and longed
QUESTIONS THAT A HOME BUYER SHOULD ASK TO AVOID COSTLY SURPRISES
May 12, 2022
Costs: What are the bond costs, transfer costs and transfer duty costs and when are the payment thereof due? Is a deposit on the purchase
Property entrepreneur Dr Sisa Ngebulana appointed patron of Youth In Property Association
May 9, 2022
Award winning property developer and entrepreneur, Dr Sisa Ngebulana, has been appointed the patron of the Youth In Property Association (YIPA), a ground breaking organisation
WHO MUST APPROVE RENOVATIONS TO A SECTIONAL TITLE UNIT?
May 4, 2022
Renovations to a sectional title unit may, depending on the extent of the renovations, require various approvals. RENOVATIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL Internal renovations
I AM BUYING A HOUSE – WHO IS LOOKING AFTER ME?
April 6, 2022
In a typical property transfer transaction, there is an attorney looking after the seller, an attorney looking after the existing bondholder, and attorney looking after
Conversion of commercial property into residential units has accelerated in the Covid years
March 28, 2022
The conversion of commercial spaces into residential units is nothing new to the South African property sector. “It’s a trend that began well before Covid-19,
March SARB Interest Rate Decision and the Main Implications for Property
March 28, 2022
SARB hikes rates for the 3rd time in the cycle. While rate hiking is usually a “dampening” force on property, the Commercial Property Market’s strengthening
Selling a deceased’s immovable property – what the law says
February 23, 2022
When will a deceased’s immovable property be sold? The immovable property of a deceased may be sold out of the deceased estate instead of transferring