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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!

Recovering outstanding debt doesn’t always require court action. This article explores how negotiated settlements can potentially offer a faster, more cost-effective, and practical solution for creditors.

[RESERVED JUDGEMENT OVERVIEW] Can a body corporate be taken to court without citing its trustees? A recent High Court judgment provides clarity on this critical procedural issue.

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!

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

[ORIGINAL ARTICLE SOURCE - derebus.org.za] This article, written by Mr Ernst Serfontein, explores how South African law treats unpaid levies owed to Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate.

Do you own a property in a Sectional Title Scheme? Understand who’s responsible for what, how levies protect your investment, and why clarity prevents disputes. EWS guides you through the essentials.

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

Understand what a Transfer Duty on a property purchae is and why it’s required when buying property 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.