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Are you a NEW CANDIDATE PROPERTY PRACTITIONER in South Africa? Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. in Pretoria on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 for another EXCITING Practitioner Training | RSVP is ESSENTIAL!

Can trustees raise a special levy without owner approval? This article explains how special levies work, when they are legally enforceable, and the options available to owners who wish to challenge them.

Discover how levy contributions support sectional title schemes and what happens when they go unpaid.

Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. in Pretoria on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 for another EXCITING Practitioner Training session in Pretoria | RSVP is ESSENTIAL!

Municipal debt can delay or even prevent property transfers in South Africa. Our latest article explains how municipal clearance requirements work and what buyers and sellers should understand before a property transaction proceeds.

Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. on 25 March 2026 for our second Property Practitioner Training session of 2026 | RSVP is ESSENTIAL!

In this article our Conveyancing Team have taken the time to provide our readers with a clear insight into the Deeds Office process, key timelines involved, and the steps that ensure your property transfer is handled accurately and efficiently.

Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. on 25 February 2026 for our first Property Practitioner Training session of 2026 | RSVP is ESSENTIAL!

Learn how conveyancing streamlines the legal transfer of property in South Africa — from fees and key steps to the vital role of your conveyancing attorney.

Join EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. on 22 October 2025 for another informative Property Practitioner Training session, focusing on Sectional Titles (includes CPD points certificate & networking opportunities).

Join us on 3 September 2025 in Pretoria for a free Property Practitioner Training session focused on Building Plans and Occupancy Certificates, designed to boost your expertise and confidence in South Africa’s property sector.

Discover how EW Serfontein & Associates Inc. delivers professional, client-focused legal services across property, commercial, and personal law in South Africa.

A further simplification of our recent landmark judgement surrounding levy payments and the onus on Property Developers to pay their levy contributions.

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

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

We've expanded to the Garden Route!

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.

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).

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.

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.