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.
Why are agents still paying HOA fees?
What is happening with agents who participate in the undesirable business practice of estate agents…
9 June 2023
Unintended consequences? conveyancers and agents stand to be affected by the Housing Consumer Protection Bill
The Housing Consumer Protection Bill stands to force conveyancers and estate agents to police compliance…
2 June 2023
30 June qualification deadline: an accidental reprieve for thousands of candidate practitioners?
In March this year Steven Ngubeni, Chairperson of the PPRA announced that candidate practitioners who,…
19 May 2023
Comply with the Property Practitioner’s Act to avoid a R15 000 fine
The PPRA is currently carrying out inspections related to mandatory disclosures, franchisee marketing, and RCMP…
28 April 2023
PPRA resolves to clear FFC backlog
One of the biggest frustrations agents have with the PPRA (apart from education) has been…
14 April 2023
Today is the last day to register for the 20 April PDE exam
Candidates wanting to take the PDE exam on the 20th of April have to register…
14 April 2023
The biggest Deeds Office in the country is suddenly closed, indefinitely
In a shocking move the registrar of the Pretoria Deeds Office has announced that it…
6 April 2023
Scam alert: protect yourselves and your clients
As technology evolves, so do scams. Understand how these scams work, to protect yourselves, and…
24 March 2023
The Deeds Office is increasing its tariffs
The registration fee tariffs are increasing as of 1 April 2023 – i.e. three weeks…
10 March 2023
Candidate practitioners have overstayed their welcome
Mr Steven Ngubeni, Chairperson of the PPRA has made it clear that the deadline for…
23 February 2023
