By Ané de Klerk Winter marks the rainy season in Cape Town and so far the Mother City has certainly lived up to the expectation. On the upside, fields and…
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Most freehold property developments involve the subdivision of land into individual erven, often marketed within gated estates. What many purchasers do not fully appreciate, however,…
By Auren Freitas dos Santos On 27 February 2026, the High Court of South Africa (Johannesburg) handed down an important judgment providing clarity on section 16 of the Sectional Titles…
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Questions about CCTV cameras come up constantly in community schemes. Owners want to protect their homes and families. Trustees worry about privacy, conflict between neighbours,…
By Ané de Klerk Whether you wish to build a braai room onto your property, add a bedroom, enlarge a living area or do something as simple as adding storage…
By Auren Freitas dos Santos With urban spaces becoming increasingly crowded, homeowners are constantly looking for ways to maximise their living areas. One common idea in sectional title schemes is…
By Ané de Klerk Post 7 October 2016, when the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (“the STSMA”) came into operation, one might be inclined to think that the Sectional Titles…
By Auren Freitas dos Santos Background In a notable judgment from the South Gauteng High Court, the court addressed a dispute between a body corporate and an owner regarding unauthorised…
By Ané de Klerk Few things evoke Christmas cheer like homes beautifully decorated in all things Christmas. For some, a charming wreath greeting one at the door does the trick,…