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The Expropriation Bill - 1
21 January 2021
Wiseman Bhuqa analyses the Expropriation Bill with reference to nil compensation, and its its relationship to the current expropriation enabling framework of Acts and Ordinances which prescribe expropriation with compensation.The Expropriation Bill -2
28 January 2021
Wiseman Bhuqa continues his analysis of the Expropriation Bill, covering notices of expropriation; noting an expropriation in the Deeds Office; the vesting of ownership; the vexed question of bond repayments; and rates and other taxes.Buying property with cryptocurrency
28 January 2021
It is possible, because as long as we can attach a Rand VALUE to the property for transfer duty or VAT purposes and Capital Gains Tax, the receiver of revenue doesn’t worry how you actually pay, but it is foolish and ill-advised.Withholding tax on land sales
28 January 2021
Allen West discusses section 35A of the Income Tax Act and the duty it imposes on a non-resident seller (natural persons, companies and trusts) in South Africa to pay a withholding tax on the sale of land.Web Bytes - 813
28 January 2021
This week: Six factors hanging in the balance for property in 2021; firms need to question their approach to compliance; and Lockdown highlighted critical challenges on the independence of the judiciary.Check the marital status
04 February 2021
Buyers must establish the marital status of sellers they are buying property from, especially if it later turns out that not only they are married, but married in community of property, and consent has not been given by their spouse - Jack Crook reports.A superior Land Registry
04 February 2021
UK: HM Land Registry has undertaken an extensive programme to digitise key elements of the registration process with estimated completion dates, automatic fees calculation and fewer requisitions being the planned result.Who is regarded as a non-resident?
04 February 2021
Withholding tax: Allen West discusses the so-called physical presence test and an ordinary resident definition and as defined in terms of South African common law for purposes of Section 35A of the Income Tax Act.Web Bytes - 814
04 February 2021
This week: Financial Pressure the biggest driver in owner serviced properties; SPLUMA judgment found to be invalid and suspended for six months; and financial implications for selling property – is it classified as capital or revenue?Alienation of private water
11 February 2021
A recent High Court has held that ito the Water Act, trading in water is not permissible, licenced water use cannot be transferred and/or sold, as it is the Minister’s responsibility to ensure that water is allocated equitably and used beneficially in the public interest.
