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.
STBB Webinar: FICA, POPIA & PPA
STBB is hosting a webinar covering compliance with FICA, POPIA, PPA and other laws is…
22 January 2024
Does no sale = no commission?
An Offer to Purchase has been signed, and then the buyer pulls out. In which…
22 January 2024
Compliance is becoming more manageable for property managers
WeconnectU reports that 82% of clients have seen improvements in their business’ compliance by using…
15 January 2024
HOAs are now extorting agents to the detriment of sellers
It has recently come to light that, in addition to the so-called ‘accreditation fees’ many…
27 November 2023
A cautionary tale: estate agent targeted by criminals
Last week, a Nelson Mandela Bay estate agent found himself at the centre of a…
20 November 2023
Are Restraint of Trade agreements strangling property professionals into compliance?
How do property professionals protect themselves and their livelihoods against restrictive and often one-sided Restraint…
20 November 2023
Getting fined and possibly losing your FFC – blame HOAs
The first volley of PPRA inspections has been conducted at Mooikloof Ridge Estate in Pretoria,…
13 November 2023
How to market within POPIA framework
How can you be an effective real estate marketer, while remaining POPIA compliant? We share…
16 October 2023
Mandatory disclosure forms a must for rental agents
The PPRA provided a practice note informing property practitioners dealing with rental properties that they…
16 October 2023
Must have: effective record keeping for sectional title schemes
Does your sectional title scheme have a proper record-keeping system? It’s a game-changer.
18 September 2023
