South Africa - 1998 - Land and property law

Alienation of Land Amendment Act 103 of 1998

Land Reform and Rural Development

Amends the Alienation of Land Act, 1981 to strengthen consumer protection in property transactions. It grants purchasers the right to revoke offers or terminate deeds of sale under specific conditions. The amendment also expands the definition of “land” to include residential units, shares in share block companies, and housing interests—while explicitly excluding agricultural land.

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September 2025

Amends the Alienation of Land Act, 1981 to strengthen consumer protection in property transactions. It grants purchasers the right to revoke offers or terminate deeds of sale under specific conditions. The amendment also expands the definition of “land” to include residential units, shares in share block companies, and housing interests—while explicitly excluding agricultural land.

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