Are you selling your house or is your bond paid off? Here’s how the bond cancellation process works. Selling your home or property is a significant milestone, but it can also bring about some confus...
What Fees Must I Be Aware of When Buying a Property?
When buying a property in South Africa, several fees come into play, often catching first-time buyers by surprise: Transfer Duty: This government tax is based on the property’s value and is required...
What is Sectional Title Ownership?
Sectional title ownership is popular in urban areas, where apartments, townhouses, and complexes are common. This form of ownership means that you own a section or unit within a complex along with an ...
What is a Title Deed?
A title deed is an essential document in property transactions, serving as the official proof of ownership. In South Africa, when you purchase a property and the transaction is registered, the conveya...
Why you should insist on using your own conveyancer when buying property
Buying a house is a big deal—not just because of the money involved but also because of the complex legal challenges that comes with it. A recent court case in South Africa highlights exactly why ha...
A Great Experience In Deed
Our tour of the Pretoria Deeds Office. April 2023 marked a significant shift for the Pretoria Deeds Office as it relocated to a new location. Since its inception at the new site, the office has sparke...
You’ve just paid your last property instalment. But has your mortgage bond been cancelled with the bank?
Congratulations on making your final home loan payment! The day has finally come when you could consider yourself debt-free. However, you might be wondering about the next steps. You have an important...
Why Are So Many Lawyers Involved in Buying a House?
When you buy or sell a house, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. One thing you might notice is that a lot of lawyers are involved. Why so many? Let’s break it down with our Quick Gu...