On 23 July 2025, the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) published its updated Guideline of Fees for conveyancing-related transactions. These new tariffs will apply to all relevant instructions received
“Trust me, I’m a lawyer.” (Popular T-shirt slogan) South African property buyers and sellers will have been cheered by news that we are now officially the most affordable country in
“A man’s home is his castle.” (Sir Edward Coke, English common law ruling, 1604) Of course, what we all want to hear at the end of our house-selling journey is
“There is no sound more peaceful than rain on the roof, if you’re safe asleep in someone else’s house.” (Anne Tyler) You move into your new dream home, excited and
Any person drawing up a last will and testament, and who intends to include an option to purchase any of their properties, should be aware of the transfer duty implications
When parties are married in community of property, both need to sign agreements and legal documentation when immovable property is sold. This limits the parties to enter into agreements if one of them
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” (Douglas Adams) Here’s yet another reminder from our courts on the danger of not complying strictly
There are a few aspects that need to be understood in the subdivision of agricultural land, including when the subdivision of inherited farmland may cause dispute. The Subdivision of Agricultural
There are a few aspects that need to be understood in the subdivision of agricultural land, including when the subdivision of inherited farmland may cause dispute. The Subdivision of Agricultural
