Posted on 5/19/2025 4:33 PM By Cor van Deventer
The building at 101 Rissik Street, which has housed the Johannesburg Deeds Office for years, has been in a state of disrepair for some time. The situation escalated in April 2024 when a sewage leak flooded the basement, prompting widespread outcry and renewed pressure from the legal profession for decisive action.
Posted on 1/13/2025 5:39 PM By Cor van Deventer
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.