BUYING INTO A NEW DEVELOPMENT: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – 15 February 2022
South Africans seeking security and a fuss-free lifestyle are increasingly opting for brand-new homes in property developments…
South Africans seeking security and a fuss-free lifestyle are increasingly opting for brand-new homes in property developments…
Buying “off-plan” refers to the purchase of a property that hasn’t yet been built and is an attractive option, particularly for first-time buyers, due to the financial benefits, including the fact that VAT is included in the purchase price…
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICIES: DOES THE SWORD CUT TWO WAYS?
The purpose of an inclusionary housing programme is to increase the number of units built for low-income purchasers and to achieve the integration of socio-economic classes, simultaneously…
WHO LOGS IN ON THE GREEN BOND “TINDER” PLATFORM?
Green bonds have historically been issued by multilateral lenders such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the European Investment Bank. Increasingly, large corporates have joined in to increase market appeal to a broader investor group…
RECENT DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTIONAL TITLES ACT: SOME FLEXIBILITY FOR DEVELOPERS
In September this year, suggested amendments to the Sectional Titles Act (‘STA’) were gazetted. Some of these affect developers directly and should provide more flexibility to amend sectional title plans at the time before the body corporate comes into existence…
The ongoing strict COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have forced the community scheme property industry to embrace digital solutions to ensure that meetings, whether governing body or general meetings, can continue…
Buying a home off-plan in a new development – whether a freehold home or a sectional title unit in a secure estate or complex – from a reputable developer, offers numerous benefits…