At AGM time, trustees must balance financial transparency with owners’ privacy when reporting levy arrears. PMR 26 requires annual financial statements to show arrears by

South Africa’s 2026/27 Budget introduces a significant tax relief measure for homeowners, increasing the primary residence CGT exclusion from R2 million to R3 million. Effective

South Africans are being warned against stockpiling fuel at home as prices surge, with safety experts cautioning that storing more than regulated limits significantly increases

When selling a property, securing the required Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) is essential to ensure a smooth transfer process. From electrical and gas to plumbing

Interpreting sectional title rules is rarely as straightforward as it appears. While legally binding, their application is shaped by human perception, context and temperament. From

South Africa’s proposed increase in the VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million offers meaningful relief for SMEs by reducing compliance burdens. However, businesses considering deregistration

South Africa’s 2026 Budget has increased the primary residence CGT exclusion from R2 million to R3 million, offering meaningful tax relief to homeowners. The change

Repossessed homes can seem like an affordable way into the market, but the “discount” is not guaranteed and competitive bidding can push prices closer to

Property search, management and investment have been transformed by digital platforms, from online listings and virtual screening to real-time building data and AI-driven insights. Yet

The Urban Development Zone (UDZ) incentive, established under section 13quat of the Income Tax Act, offers accelerated depreciation allowances to investors redeveloping properties within designated

With the 7 December 2025 deadline approaching, owners of mixed-use buildings must assess whether parts of their properties require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Under

The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has issued a new Practice Directive tightening governance and compliance requirements for bodies corporate and homeowners’ associations. The directive

As many sectional title schemes approach year-end, trustees face the annual budgeting cycle. A risky trend is under-budgeting to keep levies low, relying instead on

The rise of sectional title schemes in South Africa has led to the creation of legislation regulating their management. Body corporates must comply with statutory