Last Updated: September 2026
Welcome to www.thepropertycorporation.com (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by TPC International, trading as The Property Corporation (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.
1. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes related to viewing, buying, selling, or researching real estate properties. You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the Website.
- Use the Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish, or distribute any material consisting of malicious software or spyware.
- Conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting) without our express written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, TPC International and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the Website and material on the Website (including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations). Subject to the limited license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages or other content from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms.
You must not:
- Republish material from this Website (including republication on another website).
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this Website for a commercial purpose.
3. Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.
3.1 Consent to Process Personal Information
By using this Website, filling out property inquiry forms, subscribing to updates, or registering a user profile, you acknowledge and explicitly consent to TPC International collecting, storing, and processing the personal information you provide. This may include your name, contact details, email address, identity number, and financial information relative to property transactions.
3.2 Purpose of Collection and Processing
We process your personal information strictly as a responsible party for clear and lawful purposes, including:
- Facilitating property inquiries, buying, selling, or renting requests.
- Personalising your browsing experience and serving tailored property notifications.
- Verifying identity and financial details in line with real estate transactions and related legislation (e.g., FICA).
- Communicating administrative or legal updates regarding your account or the service.
3.3 Protection and Storage of Data
We implement appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational security measures to secure the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information, protecting it against unlawful access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
3.4 Third-Party Disclosures
Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or rented to third parties for commercial gain. We may only disclose your data to trusted operators (such as mandated estate agents, financial institutions, or technology service providers) explicitly required to complete your requested real estate services, or when legally compelled to do so by South African authorities.
3.5 Your Rights as a Data Subject
In terms of POPIA, you retain the right to:
- Confirm whether we hold personal information about you.
- Request a record or description of the personal information we hold.
- Request the correction, destruction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to statutory legal holding periods.
- Object at any time to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact our designated Information Officer via the details provided in Section 10.
4. Property Information and Disclaimers
- Accuracy of Listings: The property listings, descriptions, prices, financial updates, and simulated data displayed on this Website are for informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, TPC International does not warrant that property descriptions, pricing, or other content available on the site are completely accurate, reliable, current, or error-free.
- No Professional Advice: The content provided on this Website does not constitute financial, legal, investment, or real estate advice. Users should seek independent professional advice before making any financial or property purchasing decisions.
- Availability: Property listings are subject to change, withdrawal, or prior sale without notice.
5. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TPC International. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that TPC International shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TPC International, its directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes, without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content provided on the Website.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TPC International, its trading entities, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of and access to the Website or your violation of these Terms.
8. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of South Africa.
10. Contact Information and Information Officer
If you have any questions about these Terms, or wish to exercise your data rights under POPIA, please contact us at:
- Email: sales@thepropertycorporation.com
- Website Owner: TPC International (trading as The Property Corporation)
- Attention: The Information Officer