Property News - July 2026
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Articles
Legal Speak Made Easy - FICA v RICA
We’ve all grumbled about being endlessly FICA’d and RICA’d. “Waste of time,” we mutter as we wade through all the red tape yet again. Compliance certainly is a hassle, but don’t blame the bank, service provider or conveyancer who asks for it. They are legally obliged to ensure compliance, and so are you.
Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? - Where the Law Draws the Line
An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and an unlawful one is frustratingly blurry.
Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100) which covers price performance across 100 global luxury housing markets. It reports a 3.2% average rise in prime prices in 2025, outperforming mainstream housing markets for the second consecutive year.
The Achilles’ heel of South Africa - Local government
We are only halfway through the year, but arguably the most important political event of 2026 will be the local government elections on 4 November, 5 months from now. Whatever metric one chooses – and there are many – local government is by far the weakest-performing of South Africa's 3 spheres of government. That makes these elections particularly significant.
Body Corporates - Are Whatsapp Groups suitable forums for trustee and member communication?
Whatsapp groups can be really useful: organising your friend’s bridal shower or a surprise party for your spouse – perfect. Even in more formal settings these groups can add value, which is why most workplaces have them. Now what about in community schemes? How useful are these groups in this setting and are there things that should not be dealt with in this forum? Let’s take a closer look.
