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The latest 2025 National Budget has made room for an adjustment to the exemption of transfer duty payments.

Selling your property? We guide you through every step of the way, ensuring a smooth, legally compliant transaction process for your peace of mind.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 7.50%.

A guide to our Comprehensive Conveyancing Services provided to both professional property practitioners, as well as private clients.

South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 25 Basis Points. Good news for current and potential property buyers in South Africa.

We've expanded to the Garden Route!

Application of Section 163(2)(d) of the Companies Act no 71 of 2008 in to the obligation of a developer to pay levies: circumstances under which a home owners association may be ordered to amend its MOI.

We delve into marriage and prenuptial agreements, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the three common types of marriage contracts available to South Africans.

Buying a property is a big decision. Our Conveyancing Team have provided key input for an article aimed at shedding light on the Transfer Duty and Deeds Office Fees associated with buying property in South Africa.

With the upcoming Springbok Tours we have taken the time to put together a schedule of the games for you.

This article provides a summary of the successful judgement on behalf of our client, Kibo Property Services (Pty) Ltd. in a landmark case impacting the governance of community schemes and the interpretation of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act in South Africa.

Insolvency refers to a state in which an individual or entity (i.e. business) can no longer meet their financial obligations to lenders. The insolvent party can either opt for voluntary sequestration or face involuntary sequestration.

In this article we uncover the debt collection process, which includes key aspects to handling a scenario of a debtor evading payment and how we follow a well-defined legal framework designed to protect the rights of both creditors and debtors for a favourable outcome.

An opinion piece on a case which references the use of the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 in a situation between a Home Owners Association (HOA) and the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Family law encompasses a wide array of legal matters pertaining to family relationships and domestic issues. We here at EW Serfontein & Associates Inc have a loyal track record of assisting our clients in these challenging matters.

Company law is a fundamental aspect of the modern economy and business world. It provides the legal framework which governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of businesses, promoting fair and transparent business practices while safeguarding relevant stakeholder rights and interests.

The decision to buy a property is one of the most significant, and exciting, financial decisions you will make in your life. In this article we cover five (5) key considerations surrounding the decision to buy a property in South Africa.

Communal living (i.e. Complexes and Estates) in South Africa is becoming increasingly popular due to the elements of safety and security. The majority of these communities include properties which are registered under Sectional Title Ownership Schemes.

Buying or selling a property is a significant event in most people’s lives. The excitement of finding a new home, office or piece of land can often be over-shadowed by many administrative and legal factors, which is why we, here at E. W. Serfontein & Associates, are available to assist you as partners in streamlining this process.

In Pierre Pienaar N.O. v Silver Lakes Homeowners Association NPC (2021), the Pretoria High Court made a ruling which clarified the application of Rule 27(3) of the Magistrate Court’s Rules of Court (“the Rules”).

Managing a sectional title scheme can be challenging at times. Fortunately, some of these challenges can be solved with a cursory knowledge of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act[1] (hereinafter “the STSMA”). This article focusses briefly on 5 questions we are most asked ...