Legal & Compliance
These posts explain the laws and regulations that guide property. Learn about contracts, zoning, tenant rights, and compliance to make informed decisions when buying, selling, or renting.
Thankful for more clarity on land issue – concerns remain
President Cyril Ramaphosa is trying very hard to lay to rest growing fears about land…
28 August 2018
POPI makes dramatic impact on direct marketing
Getting a list of names and calling or emailing them to canvass for potential clients…
9 August 2018
What happens to a sale agreement in the event of death?
By Chantalle Bell Buying or selling real estate isn’t as easy as it is portrayed…
3 August 2018
Trust accounts: unnecessary expense or necessity?
Trust accounts – for many owners of small estate agencies being forced to have a…
2 August 2018
Portfolio committee invites comment on new bill
Without much fanfare the invite for written submissions on the proposed Property Practitioners Bill was…
26 July 2018
GDPR is not just another four-letter word
From the 25th of May this year estate agencies in South Africa that interact with…
10 July 2018
Fears new bill will raise more barriers
It’s been more than 24 years since the end of apartheid yet compared to most…
5 July 2018
Tough challenges await new property bill
In 2017 only 5% of property practitioners were black, Indian or coloured, down from 8%…
28 June 2018
Facing issues on FFC’s
From 1 July estate agents may apply to renew their mandatory Fidelity Fund certificate for…
26 June 2018
Land expropriation not only option
Land expropriation without compensation is not the only or major means to achieving just and…
21 June 2018
