Servitude Rights

Divorce is never simple – and when property is involved, it can become particularly complex. In this month’s instructive podcast, Senior Associate and Claremont-based conveyancer, Maryke Hennig, unpacks how property is divided following divorce, whether such transactions are exempt from transfer duty, and the legal options available to a property…

What happens when a family commitment turns into a legal showdown? In this month’s enlightening podcast episode, Cape Town-based family law attorneys, Shirne Grobler and Samantha Leite, unpack how maintenance claims work in South Africa, when legal duties between siblings might arise, and why our courts draw a narrower circle…

When a spouse passes away, the emotional toll is immediate – but the legal consequences are often less understood. In our latest episode, STBB KZN Director and skilled conveyancer, Renelle Moodley, unpacks the legal implications of the death of a spouse on the inheritance of immovable property – and why…

With 2026 in full swing and the property market showing few signs of slowing down, it is imperative for sellers, prospective purchasers, and estate agents to have a workable understanding of the legal requirements underpinning property sales. In our latest podcast, STBB Cape Town Director, Liezl Solomon, capably tackles common…

In our latest episode, STBB Director and experienced litigator, David Martin Ogilvie Thompson, unpacks the legal framework regulating estate agents’ commission in South Africa. Emphasising the critical importance of implementing best practices, David explains the requirements to successfully enforce a claim for commission, identifies common pitfalls, and explores what it…