Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers, Pinelands, is very proud to announce that we have a new addition to our team. Welcome Wendy Mvinjelwa! Wendy is an admitted attorney and conveyancer. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree (UCT) as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree (UCT). She served her articles of clerkship at one of the biggest property law firms in Cape Town, and we are very pleased that she has joined our team. Wendy has experience in conveyancing matters

In terms of the regulations published on 14 May 2020 in Government Gazette No 43320, moving once-off between business premises or residential premises is now permitted, between provinces, metropolitan and district boundaries, irrespective of when the lease agreement was entered into, and irrespective of when the registration of transfer of the property occurred. Provision is also made for those affected by domestic violence to move. Those moving must ensure that they obtain a

When non-residents for tax purposes disposed of immovable property in South Africa, it was often difficult for the South African Revenue Services ("SARS") to collect the taxes due on the gains derived from the disposal of the immovable property. Section 35A of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the “Act”) was introduced in the Act with the intention that purchasers would be obliged to withhold a portion of the sale proceeds, and pay over same to SARS, to aide in the revenue colle

Can you move house during lockdown? Read this article to find out what the current position is.