What should a conveyancer do?
Conveyancing (or conveyance) is the legal term for the process whereby a person, company, close corporation or trust becomes the registered and legal owner of immovable property and ensures that this ownership cannot be challenged. It also covers the process of the registration of mortgages. Conveyancing in South Africa can only be carried out by […]
Important steps for the transfer of property
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property, these include: 1. Instruction. A conveyancer receives the instruction to transfer the property. 2. Communication. The conveyancer communicates with the various role-players involved in the transfer process, such as the seller, purchaser, transfer and […]
What does the Deeds Office do?
The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. If you are planning on buying a house, it can be useful knowing about the Deeds Office. However, you would use the services of a conveyancer when buying or selling a house. Your estate agent should be […]