STBB | Legally Speaking

Who carries the risk relating to the property during a transfer process? What about defects caused by natural disasters? Join Madelein Williams as she expertly covers these questions and explains how to distinguish between the defects covered under Voetstoots law and the importance of the Property Condition Report.

Family helps family in times of need. Kamogelo Twala discusses the risks of lending money to family members and how to avoid a sticky situation. No matter how strong the family bond is, you need a valid agreement stipulating the terms of repayment. What are these terms? Should you be registered in terms of the National Credit Act? Tune in for some expert advice!

Subject expert, Stefan Hougaard, covers the topic from both an individual and an entity perspective. He deals with the difference between factual and commercial insolvency as well as what insolvency actually means. Stefan explains the process of having someone declared insolvent and the benefits and risks for the creditor. Lastly, he highlights two main risks, one of which includes the risk of the...

Join the STBB Commercial Department second discussion on the Commercial Valuation of a Business. A discussion facilitated by Mike Bromley, with experts Jacques Blignaut and Adam Ismail weighing in.

For all our Afrikaans listeners! Daniel Els discusses the challenges in the transferring process.

Janke Geldenhuys discusses the Community Schemes Ombuds Service. What it is the CSOS and when can you benefit from their services? What concerns can be raised with CSOS?

In this episode of Coffee with Commercial, Candice Robberts discusses "Schemes of arrangement” in terms of the Companies Act.

In this episode of Coffee with Commercial, Andreas Tsangarakis covers the topic of acquisition of shares in property-owning companies.

Buying a property is often the biggest business transaction you will do. Things often become tricky. Belinda Lewis explains what a conveyancer is. Surprisingly, it is not just an administrative function. She further explains active and passive roles in the conveyancing process.

Belinda Lewis talks about how you can develop your residential property further and how you can potentially unlock income from your property.

Adam Ismail takes the subject of Broad-based Economic Empowerment (BEE) head on. Many thought that the BEE policy had a limited lifespan, but it is clear that BEE is here to stay. Are there legal requirements for BEE? Are there any gains?

Lindsey Biccari sets the record straight on Wills. What is required for a Will to be valid? Are Video Wills legal in South Africa? What can invalidate a Will? What if your heir is a minor? What happens if you pass away without a Will? How long does it take to administer an estate?

Martin Bey covers the topic of evictions, starting off with the difference between residential and commercial evictions. What is an unlawful eviction? When can a landlord evict a tenant? What is the process to get a tenant evicted?

Join the STBB Commercial Department for a two part discussion on the Commercial Valuation of a Business. A discussion facilitated by Mike Bromley, with experts Jacques Blignaut and Adam Ismail weighing in.

What happens when a couple divorces but they have a shared home? When can a spouse be evicted from a shared home? What happens if you are married with an ANC with accrual? What procedures and costs involved when buying your partner’s share of the property? Listen to Shereen Volks addressing this tricky subject.

Belinda Lewis discusses Servitude rights. What are the different servitutes out there and how are they established.

As part of our series on Capital Gains Tax, Kent Karro breaks down Capital Gains Tax relating to deceased estates. He takes a bit more time to discuss tax in detail than the previous two podcasts, so definitely one if you have a bit more time and want to go into further detail.

In the second part of the Capital Gains Tax series, Belinda Lewis dives into the more complex transactions, such as estates, and breaks it down into understandable terms.

Capital Gains Tax is a tricky, and oftentimes a scary subject, that a lot of us prefer to ignore. The most important fact about Capital Gains Tax is that it applies to ALL property transactions. The only difference is how it is calculated. Listen to the first part on Capital Gains Tax while Belinda Lewis simplifies and explains the various calculations.

Choosing the correct purchasing vehicle for your property purchase is a complex issue and it will hinge on various factors. Belinda Lewis breaks it down for us in layman's terms.

Whether you are a buyer or seller, today's episode will help you to understand VAT, taxes and costs, and also cover the dreaded breach clause.

Before you put pen to paper, it is important to understand what you are signing. We will help you to identify what to look out for when signing an Offer to Purchase. In particular the Voetstoots, Compliances and Additional clauses.

Looking for a property? Knowing which "type" of property is the right fit for you is important. There can be many ins and outs to know and understand when it comes to the different property types. Not to mention the added costs and responsibility. This audio brochure walks you through exactly what you need to know about sectional title.

Having a tenant in a property wanting to sell your property raises quite a few questions like how does this work? How will the lease be transferred? What about payment of the occupational rental, levies, taxes? Join us in this podcast where we discuss the ins and outs of selling a property subject to a lease agreement.

Viewing your home for the first time? Ever wondered what the risks involved are and how to make informed decisions. Property is the most valuable asset you will ever buy in your lifetime, we are here to help educate you on recognising the underlying risks involved.