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Invasive vegetation and property transfers: What you should know

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In the second of this month’s property-focused episodes, experienced conveyancer and STBB Claremont Associate, Inge Johnson, explores the impact of listed invasive plant species on property transfers. Briefly outlining the legal framework governing invasive species, Inge explains the importance of identifying and expressly declaring the presence of such vegetation, the consequences of non-compliance with permit requirements, and the impact on the property transaction. For an informative breakdown of these aspects, listen now!
27 Jul 2025 English South Africa Business

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