Jefferies Real Estate

22/04/2026

The deadline for submitting an objection to your property's new valuation as per GRV2025 is around the corner. There's only a week left!

If you'd like us to come and see your property and give you our realistic opinion of the market value, we're very happy to help.

Pop me a message on whatsapp 083 297 3939 (Leanne) or give either of us a call.

10/04/2026

Looking for a new 'home away from home'? Somewhere you can escape to at the weekends to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life to relax and recharge.

Only 160km from Cape Town, St Helena Bay is the perfect spot to chill and enjoy the beauty and transquility of the West Coast.

It's also the ideal spot for retirement. Far enough away from Cape Town to enjoy the small town life but also not too far to drive when you need to go there.

Sound good? Well this is the home that ticks all those boxes.

With uninterrupted views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, this move-in-ready, established home is well located in popular Da Gama Bay a few minutes from the beach on a spacious 774 square metre erf which offers an elevated, panoramic view of the bay.

To see all the photos and features, please click on this link https://jefferies.kw.com/property/17-Rudder-Street-St-Helena-Bay-Western-Cape-7390/2092082469839396

Whatsapp Leanne on 083 297 3939 to chat and arrange a viewing

08/04/2026

Sold within the first week!

We have clients who missed out on this property - and others we have sold - who have asked us to help them find their new home in Marina.

We are resident agents who know the Marina very well and are passionate about this special place that we call home.

If you're thinking of selling, let's talk.
Pop me a message 083 297 3939 - we'd love to help you.

18/03/2026

New Property on the Market!

Marina da Gama is one of Cape Town's best kept secrets. It's a tranquil, secure family environment in a beautiful setting. It offers a unique laid-back lifestyle. Nature is on your doorstep.

This spacious waterfront home has a relaxed ambience and is ideal for family living and fun on the Marina.

R 4 480 000

For all the photos and information, please view the listing https://www.property24.com/for-sale/marina-da-gama/cape-town/western-cape/10213/117034621

For more info or to arrange a viewing, whatsapp Leanne on 083 297 3939

11/03/2026

Understanding the Conveyancer’s Role in Property Transfers

In South Africa, it’s long been standard practice that the seller appoints the conveyancer, while the purchaser pays the transfer costs.

At first glance, this can feel a bit like being invited to dinner and then receiving the bill - but there’s actually a practical reason behind it. 😄

📌 Why does the seller appoint the conveyancer?
The property being sold is the seller’s asset. By appointing the conveyancer, the seller ensures that the legal transfer of ownership is handled correctly, that timelines are met, and that the purchaser fulfils their obligations under the agreement.

Think of the conveyancer as the referee of the property game - making sure everyone plays by the rules and that the final whistle (transfer) happens smoothly.

📌 Why does the purchaser pay the transfer costs?
When buying property, the purchaser is not only paying for the property itself but also the legal process required to secure ownership. These costs typically include:
✔️ Transfer duty payable to SARS
✔️ Deeds Office disbursements
✔️ Conveyancing fees (based on the value of the property)

In simple terms: the seller provides the property, and the buyer pays the costs to officially make it theirs.

⚖️ But who does the conveyancer actually work for?
This is where it gets interesting. In South Africa, courts have generally recognised that a conveyancer’s duty extends beyond the party who appointed them. Their responsibility is to ensure that both the buyer’s and the seller’s rights are protected during the transaction.

So while the seller may choose the conveyancer, they don’t get to “pick a side.” The conveyancer’s real job is to make sure the deal is legally sound, fair, and properly registered.

👉 For more insights on property law and conveyancing, visit the Newsroom Gustav Barkhuysen Attorneys

02/03/2026

🚨 Possession Is Nine-Tenths of the Law (And No, You Can’t Play Sheriff 🤠)

Ever heard the phrase “possession is nine-tenths of the law”? In our legal system, it’s less a proverb and more a bright red stop sign: no DIY justice allowed.

In South African law, spoliation means you can’t unlawfully kick someone out of property they’re peacefully possessing - even if you’re the owner. Yes, really. Ownership takes a back seat here. 🚗💨

If you change the locks, cut off electricity, block access, or tow someone’s car without a court order… the court can order you to restore possession immediately. Arguments about who’s “right” come later.

This powerful remedy - the mandament van spolie - was reinforced in cases like Ivanov v North West Gambling Board and Nino Bonino v De Lange. The message?

👉 No vigilante justice. Not even the Robin Hood kind.
👉 Use the courts.

Even if you’re 100% convinced you’re in the right, taking the law into your own hands can land you in hot water.

🔎 Want the full breakdown? Visit the GB Law Newsroom for more.

What is spoliation? Spoliation refers to the unlawful dispossession of someone’s peaceful possession of movable or immovable property without their consent and/or without a court order authorising the dispossessor’s actions. Spoliation focuses specifically on a person’s possession, and ownersh...

23/02/2026

The City of Cape Town has released their General Valuation Roll (GRV2025) online and you can check their valuation for your property - this comes into effect on 1 July 2026 and will determine your rates until 2029.

There's a short window for objections.

How do you find your property valuation?

Click on this link: https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/gv2025/SearchProperty

Then select ERF from the options on the left, then simply enter your property’s ERF number and click SEARCH.

When you have your property info on screen, you can click on the blue link in the left hand block headed ‘property reference’ and that will give you a number of options including Rates Estimation.

Hope this helps.

If you would like to chat about the valuation of your property, and would like us to give you an assessment of the current market value of your property, please pop me a message on whatsapp 083 297 3939.

18/02/2026

From the 20th you'll be able to check the General Valuation Roll 2025 and see the CoCT's value for your property which will determine your rates until 2029.

More info in the posts below

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 – 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!
Think your property rates are fixed? A wrong valuation could make you pay way more!

💡 Here’s what you need to know:

From around 20 Feb, homeowners will have a short window to object to their new property valuation.

Many valuations are computer-generated and might overvalue your property, which could lock in higher rates until 2029.

Automated valuations don’t see everything a human valuer would, like views, noise, or the property’s condition.

Miss the deadline, and you could overpay by hundreds of rand every month.

Act fast! The objection window is only about 60 days, so don’t wait. Check your valuation and make sure it’s accurate - your wallet will thank you.

18/02/2026

This is important!

Thanks Gustav Barkhuysen Attorneys for the reminder below.

It's almost time ... in a couple of days, you'll be able to check your CoCT municipal valuation which will impact on your rates.

Don't miss this window of opportunity. If we can help, or you'd like us to come and see you and give you our assessment of the current market value of your property, pop us a message on Whatsapp 083 297 3939

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 – 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!
Think your property rates are fixed? A wrong valuation could make you pay way more!

💡 Here’s what you need to know:

From around 20 Feb, homeowners will have a short window to object to their new property valuation.

Many valuations are computer-generated and might overvalue your property, which could lock in higher rates until 2029.

Automated valuations don’t see everything a human valuer would, like views, noise, or the property’s condition.

Miss the deadline, and you could overpay by hundreds of rand every month.

Act fast! The objection window is only about 60 days, so don’t wait. Check your valuation and make sure it’s accurate - your wallet will thank you.

18/02/2026

We recently sold this beautiful home in Oak Avenue, Upper Kenilworth for the full asking price.

Happy Sellers and happy buyers.

Let us do the same for you!

If you're thinking of selling, let's talk. For a no obligation, no cost assessment of your property's value, pop us a message on Whatsapp 083 297 3939 or give us a call.

08/12/2025

We have a number of clients keen to buy in the area. They have asked us to help them find the right property.

So, if you're thinking of selling or would like to know the value of your property in the current market, let's talk.

Please message us on whatsapp Leanne 083 297 3939 or Stephen 083 447 0008 or give us a call - we'd love to hear from you!

31/08/2025

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