Two years after George building collapse: Lessons still unfolding
Two years after the George collapse, South Africa still faces urgent lessons on site safety, construction oversight, compliance, and liability today
Legal
High court ruling redefines property liability rules
A new High Court ruling clarifies agent liability, voetstoots protection, and why buyers must prove concealed defects in private property sales today
Gautrain expansion tests SA property rights framework
South Africa’s Gautrain expansion is testing property rights, compensation rules, and expropriation process under a stricter legal framework for owners
HOA Power plays under fire as courts clamp down
Courts are clamping down on HOA governance abuse, warning trustees that poor disclosure, conflicts, and unfair decisions can trigger liability
Voetstoots Contracts: 7 Checks before you sign
Learn the 7 essential checks before signing a voetstoots contract, from hidden defects and inspections to written terms and legal risk for buyers today
High Court flags excessive levy collection costs
A High Court ruling warns bodies corporate that excessive levy collection costs can fail in court, even when arrears and debt acknowledgements exist
Property fraud surge: Inside SA’s hijacking crisis
Property fraud is rising in South Africa, making verification, secure processes, and trusted professionals essential to protect ownership and money
R135m Cape Sale: 4 Compliance lessons investors can’t ignore
A R135m Cape property deal shows why zoning, compliance, funding checks, and stakeholder obligations matter in every commercial real estate buy
5 Property Compliance Certificates every seller needs
Learn the 5 property compliance certificates sellers need to avoid delays, control transfer risks, and keep a property sale on track legally
Court Rules: “Stunning” homes aren’t legal guarantees
High Court rules that “stunning” property claims are opinion, not guarantees, while voetstoots clauses still protect sellers absent fraud or concealment here
Fake signatures, stolen homes: SA’s property fraud alarm
Property fraud in South Africa is rising. Learn how to spot forged transfers, verify ownership fast and act quickly to protect your home and title.
Tyger Lake Case revives Rosebank’s zoning compliance crisis
Tyger Lake revives Rosebank’s zoning compliance crisis, exposing legal risks in mixed-use schemes where private rights can undermine land-use obligations
