The City of Cape Town recently implemented a new boundary wall policy, which impacts the design of boundary walls in the greater metropolitan area. In this video, we discuss this new policy and look at how it affects residential property owners.

The City of Cape Town recently amended its town planning by-laws, to allow for the addition up to two dwellings in addition to the main residence, for properties zoned SR1 (single residential 1). In this video, we discuss this amendment, with the opportunities that it offers property owners, as well as possible challenges to consider.

Minor works projects - what are they and when do they require municipal approval? In this video, we help you to understand what minor works projects are, and why it is important to obtain municipal approval before commencing with such a project.

Land use management applications - what are they and when are they required? In this video, we discuss Land Use Management (or LUM) applications, and answer some common questions including what these are, and which factors might lead to a project requiring such an application.

Occupancy certificates - an often overlooked but very important document. In this video, we talk about occupancy certificates - why they are important and how to obtain one for your new build, addition or renovation.

In this video, we discuss considerations, such as title deed conditions and heritage protection, that potential property owners should be aware of, before signing an offer.