Navigate the complexities of the conveyancing process and pave the way to South African homeownership with this comprehensive guide.

It must be mentioned, however, that the conveyancer acts neutrally and behalf of both parties.

Succession is conditional on survivorship. No person can succeed as an heir or legatee unless he or she survives the deceased person.

The term adiation is a term adopted from the Roman law signifying the acceptance of an inheritance by an heir.

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

Securing a property sale is no small feat for Property Practitioners. From tirelessly networking and arranging countless viewings to handling tough negotiations and managing client expectations, every successful deal...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 ("PPA") into law. Previously we were uncertain as to when the obligations under the PPA would take effect.

Extra protection, such as pool covers, pool nets and warning devices can also be used in addition to a fence, with such protective measures having to meet certain SANS compliance standards.

In this digital age, more and more people are "getting connected" resulting in multiple platforms for audiences to share ideas and collaborate, especially in the case of raising funds.

In a significant recent judgment, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has cast doubt on the protections afforded to individuals...

In terms of the National Credit Act ("the Act"), an instalment agreement is defined as a sale of movable property. From the definition, it would seem that instalment sale agreements over immovable property are excluded from the Act.

The impact of COVID-19 continues to spread across various sectors of our economy. The property sector is no exception. Although COVID-19 has negatively impacted the property sector by causing...

When registering immovable property and mortgage bonds, a Conveyancer must carefully consider the seller's, purchaser's, or mortgagor's marital status and the applicable matrimonial regime.

Clients are often taken aback when they receive a proforma statement detailing the conveyancing costs for transferring immovable property or registering a mortgage bond.

When the registered owner of immovable property dies, the property forms part of their deceased estate. Consequently, no dealings can occur until the relevant...

Once an offer to purchase has been signed by the buyer and accepted by the seller, it becomes a legally binding agreement. It may happen that, once the agreement has been concluded...

More often than not a conveyancing process is the last step to the conclusion of a new property development. Ideally a conveyancer, who will eventually register the establishment of a new township...

The deviation from the section 25(2)(a) and (b) plans when exercising a real right of extension has been a matter that has been deliberated on at length by our Courts and Registrars of Deeds.

Once an offer to purchase has been signed by the purchaser and the seller of immovable property, an attorney must be appointed to attend to the registration of the property...

It's widely accepted in South Africa that the Seller has the right to nominate the Conveyancing Attorney in a property transaction. It's a longstanding norm in the industry...