17/01/2022
https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/550780/new-property-laws-for-south-africa-in-february/
Property defects – This is a critical element that sellers and landlords need to be aware of. While it has for some time been best practice to include a comprehensive property defects disclosure document as part of a property transfer, it is now mandatory for all property sale and lease agreements. No mandate may be accepted from a seller or landlord without this document, which will then also form part of the sale and lease agreement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the commencement of the Property Practitioners Act (PPA) from 1 February 2022, with the Act expected to bring significant changes to the property sector.