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Property Law and Sectional Title
With ongoing concerns about inconsistent readings, outdated systems, and disputed utility charges, the city is prioritizing an in-depth review of metering records and installations to create a more efficient and transparent billing system.
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Ethically, if an agent knows that a property has a violent or controversial history, disclosing this information—or at the very least, advising the buyer to conduct further research—aligns with best industry practices.
The definition of expropriation remains a concern, but it is important to note that the new Expropriation Act's provisions are subject to the provisions of section 25 of the Constitution, which has not been amended. The latter section requires that compensation be just and equitable.
The signing of the Expropriation Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 24 January 2025 has reignited debates over land reform, property rights, and economic stability in South Africa.
Approved building plans are not legally required to transfer ownership of a property in South Africa. But that doesn’t mean they won’t become important. In fact, in many cases, not having approved plans can hold up the sale — or cost someone a lot of money.
A sectional title Scheme is a form of property ownership where a number of people can simultaneously own a piece of land, on which multi-level apartment blocks (flats), townhouses, duets and other developments with shared facilities and areas are built.
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