Property News - January 2026
Welcome to our Property Investment Newsletter, the aim of which is to keep you up to date and informed as to the most recent property trends and news.
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Articles
Legal Speak Made Easy - “Title Deed”
A property’s “title deed” (more formally, “deed of transfer”) is the legal document that proves ownership of immovable property (land, house, sectional title unit etc).
Selling Your House This Summer? - Get Your Ducks in a Row With This Checklist
If you’re going to capitalise on this seasonal upswing, start planning your sales strategy now with our simple, practical Seller’s Checklist below.
After the Department of Health's presentation to parliament and the Medium-Term Budget Statement, NHI is back in the news. Let's try to get a grip on it.
Executive Term Limits in Community Schemes - Legal and Practical Considerations
Term limits for executive management – Trustees or Directors in non-profit Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Sectional Title Schemes (STSs) – have become a significant discussion point in modern community scheme governance. While there is no statutory mandate for them in South Africa, the debate centres on what constitutes “best practice” to ensure such a community scheme is managed effectively, transparently, and democratically.
No Plans, No Extension - Why Section 25(2) Compliance Matters
On 22 August 2025, the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court set aside a prior order that had allowed the respondents to file “replacement plans” in respect of a real right of extension in a sectional title scheme. The order that was overturned had been granted by the court a quo, which permitted the respondents — who had acquired the real right of extension by notarial cession from the original developer — to submit replacement documentation under Regulation 25A of the Sectional Titles Regulations.
