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Gautrain Expansion: What Property Owners Need to Know About Land Rights

Category Home Owners
The Gautrain is growing, and while that’s great for commuters, it’s a bit of a headache for property owners.

What You Need To Know About Exclusive Use Areas In Sectional Title Complexes

Living in a complex or apartment building usually means sharing everything—the pool, the halls, and the driveway.

Buying a House? Don’t Assume the Building Plans Are Included.

Most people think that buying a house is like buying a car—it should automatically come with all its "papers." In South Africa, that isn’t actually the case.

New Rules for Land and Property: A Breakdown of the PIE Act Changes

The PIE Act prevents unlawful evictions from residential property (even if they’re there illegally) without a court order.

Giving Your Spouse a House? Why a Contract Alone Isn’t Enough

Sometimes, one spouse will "donate" a big asset—like a house or a car—to the other as part of that agreement.

Approved Building Plans & Consent for Use: Essential for a Smooth Property Transfer

Here is a breakdown of why having "approved plans" isn't the same thing as having "permission to use" your property.

The Gender Gap in Residential Rentals: Income vs. Affordability

Despite shifts in the modern workforce, the "rent gap" persists.

Hopefield Residential Property Market Report 2025 - 30% Capital Growth YOY

This report provides an analysis of the residential property market in Hopefield for the annual period October 2024 to October 2025

Invasive Plants Can Become A Big Problem After Buying A Property Without A NEMBA Clause

Whether you are buying or selling a home, you might think the trees and plants in the garden are just "part of the scenery."

Can a complex’s "Conduct Rules" override a person’s Constitutional rights?

It sounds like a storm in a teacup - a fight over where a washing machine belongs - but this case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
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