Property transfer and conveyancing services.
Property transfers, bond registration, conveyancing, and property disputes. Tell us about your transaction and a legal professional will contact you to discuss your options.
Property and conveyancing services.
From a first purchase to complex property disputes.
Property Transfers & Registration
Complete property transfer services. From purchase to registration at the Deeds Office. We handle all documentation, verification, and registration processes.
Bond Registration & Applications
Bond financing guidance and registration. We liaise with banks, handle bond documentation, and ensure proper registration with the National Credit Regulator.
Conveyancing Services
Full conveyancing support for property sales and purchases. Title verification, transfer documents, cost calculations, and final transfer registration.
Property Disputes & Claims
Resolution of property disputes, boundary issues, encroachment claims, and property-related litigation. Protect your property rights in court.
Lease & Rental Agreements
Drafting and review of lease agreements, rental contracts, and tenant/landlord disputes. Protection for both property owners and tenants.
Title & Ownership Issues
Resolution of title defects, ownership disputes, and historical property issues. Ensure clear title before purchasing or transferring property.
Our property transaction process.
Six steps, from first consultation to registered transfer.
Initial consultation
Discuss your property transaction. We explain the process, costs, and timeline for your specific situation.
Title verification
Verify property ownership, check title deeds, search for any liens or encumbrances, and confirm clear title transfer is possible.
Document preparation
Draft transfer documents, bond documents, and all required agreements. All documents prepared according to legal requirements.
Bond & finance coordination
Coordinate with your bank or lender. Ensure bond paperwork is completed and registered with the National Credit Regulator.
Transfer & registration
Submit all documents to the Deeds Office. Track the transfer process and ensure proper registration of your property ownership.
Transfer complete
Receive registered transfer documents. Your property is now officially transferred and registered in your name.
Frequently asked questions.
Conveyancing, transfer costs and title issues, explained simply.
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one person to another. It involves verifying the seller’s title, preparing transfer documents, checking for liens or encumbrances, coordinating bond registration, and submitting documents to the Deeds Office for final registration.
Typical property transfers take 6–12 weeks from purchase agreement to final registration. The timeline depends on bond approval speed, document preparation, and Deeds Office processing times. A legal professional can give you an accurate timeline based on your transaction’s complexity.
Costs typically include transfer duty (tax on property value, sliding scale from 0–11%), conveyancing fees (usually 1–2% of property value), search fees, registration fees at the Deeds Office, and bond registration costs. A legal professional provides a detailed cost breakdown upfront.
Transfer duty (also called property transfer tax) is a government tax on property transfers. It’s payable by the buyer and ranges from 0% to 11% depending on purchase price. The first R900,000 of the property is exempt from duty. A legal professional calculates the exact amount based on your property’s value.
Title verification checks that the seller actually owns the property and has the right to sell it. This means searching the Deeds Office to confirm ownership, and checking for any liens (debts against the property), mortgages, or other encumbrances. This protects you from buying a property with legal problems.
Yes, in South Africa conveyancing must be done by a qualified conveyancer registered with the Law Society. You cannot do property transfers without one. A legal professional protects your interests, ensures all documents are correct, and oversees the entire registration process at the Deeds Office.
Title problems must be resolved before transfer. These might include liens from unpaid debts, mortgage claims, boundary disputes, or historical ownership issues. A legal professional identifies problems during title verification and works to resolve them before final transfer registration.
Yes. This includes property disputes (boundary issues, ownership disputes, encroachment claims), landlord-tenant disputes, lease agreement drafting and review, and eviction proceedings. Whether you’re a property owner or tenant, the aim is to protect your legal rights.
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Get expert conveyancing support from start to finish. Tell us about your transaction and our legal team will connect you with a legal professional to protect your interests.
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