85 years of real estate

Real estate and the ability to own and transfer property remains a cornerstone of our economic system and an integral part of personal and financial planning. For 85 years, we have been providing specialist support regarding commercial property services and conveyancing transactions.

Since the start, we have avoided the trap of trying to be and do everything. Instead, we have set our vision on becoming the best in our specialities, which means we are focused on providing the best property related services to meet our clients’ needs. We are also continually working to provide our attorneys with the support and tools they need to deliver an exceptional service to our clients.  As such, we are committed to pursuing and adopting new technologies for the firm to grow and practise effectively in the property sector.  

Our professionals are also placed on the panels of most major banks and provide a variety of property services, which include:

Deeds of sale (residential and commercial)
Property transfers and registrations
Property valuations
Property finance, registration of mortgage bonds and other securities
Property development structures
Mineral rights
Property due diligences
Drafting and registration of servitudes, certificates of registered title, certificates of consolidated titles, general plans etc.
Registration of townships and sectional title schemes
Deeds office searches
Sectional title and share block schemes
Property subdivisions and consolidations
Property syndications
Commercial, retail and cluster development schemes
Legislative and regulatory advice
Property joint ventures
Construction agreements
Land rights
Rezoning
Lease agreements

At VDT, we offer tailor-made and effective solutions and we are able to solve any property related problem in a cost-effective method. Acting in a professional manner, the firm strives to render a professional service at all times and specialises in bringing the most appropriate solutions to clients. The firm acts as a team of experts in partnership with our clients, focusing on their unique property needs to implement innovative solutions within the framework of their financial planning, exclusively for the promotion of their interests.

October 26, 2017
Section 8C explained: Tax tips for employee share schemes

Section 8C explained: Tax tips for employee share schemes

Employee share schemes are often introduced to reward, retain, or align employees with long-term business growth. However, under section 8C of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the “Income Tax Act”), these arrangements can create significant and unexpected tax liabilities for employees when equity instruments vest. This article explains how section 8C operates, what qualifies as an “equity instrument,” and why careful structuring of share schemes is essential to avoid punitive tax outcomes.

The costly consequences of backdated share transactions

The costly consequences of backdated share transactions

The South African legislative framework regards backdated shares as a suspicious and illegal practice, as it arises when a share issue or transfer is recorded as having occurred on an earlier date than the actual transaction. While backdating may be viewed as an administrative oversight, the consequences may constitute compliance risk, serious misconduct on directors, beneficial owners and compliance officers who authorise the backdating of share transactions. This is because backdated shares may manipulate the timing of funds, obscure the source of funds, and distort a company’s beneficial ownership structure.

Tax transparency matters: Are your deals reportable?

Tax transparency matters: Are your deals reportable?

Some deals come with hidden reporting duties. Find out when your transactions could trigger SARS disclosure rules, and how to stay compliant. You may have heard the term “reportable arrangement” in tax conversations around commercial transactions. It sounds technical, and it is, but at its core, it’s about transparency. The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) seeks information on certain transactions that could be used to avoid or reduce tax. If you enter a reportable arrangement, you may be legally required to report it. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties.

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