Every document, checked twice
Transfer duty declarations, title deed details and compliance certificates prepared meticulously so nothing bounces back from the Deeds Office.
Property transfers · South Africa
Property transfers registered on time, without the guesswork.
From the Offer to Purchase through clearance certificates to Deeds Office registration, our conveyancing specialists drive every step - residential, commercial, sectional title and deceased estate transfers.
- 8–12 weeks
- typical transfer timeline
- Two offices
- Alberton & Johannesburg
- Practice No. 9890
- registered attorneys
Transferring property is a legal process, not a handover of keys
Ownership changes only once the Deeds Office registers it. Done correctly, your investment is protected and future disputes are avoided.
Clearances chased daily
Rates clearance from the municipality and levy clearance from body corporates are the usual cause of delay. We follow up until they land.
You always know where it stands
Proactive updates to you, your agent and your bank - no guessing, no silence between signature and registration.
The property transfer process, step by step
We manage all of it and tell you exactly where things stand at every stage.
- 01
Offer to Purchase
Buyer and seller agree terms and sign a formal OTP. This contract sets the conditions and starts the conveyancing process.
- 02
Appointment of conveyancer
The transferring attorney (usually chosen by the seller) takes charge of the transaction and protects the parties' interests.
- 03
Document verification
We verify ownership, rates and taxes, existing bonds, compliance certificates and outstanding levies before anything is drafted.
- 04
Drafting transfer documents
Transfer duty declarations, powers of attorney and title deed documents are professionally drafted and double-checked.
- 05
Clearance certificates
Rates clearance is obtained from the municipality and levy clearance from the body corporate. No transfer registers without them.
- 06
Lodgement at the Deeds Office
Documents are lodged and examined. We monitor progress and resolve queries quickly to keep registration on track.
- 07
Registration & payment
Ownership passes to the buyer, the title deed is released, funds are distributed and you receive a detailed closing statement.
Fees, costs and transfer duty
- Transfer duty
- A tax paid to SARS when ownership changes, calculated on the purchase price on a sliding scale.
- Conveyancer's fees
- Professional legal fees for managing the transaction, also based on the purchase price.
- Deeds Office fees
- Government charges for registering the transfer and issuing the new title deed.
- Disbursements & admin
- Postage, clearance certificates, FICA compliance and other administrative costs.
Buyers usually pay transfer costs, although this can be negotiated. We give you a full, accurate calculation before you commit.
Transfers we handle
- Residential sales and purchases
- Commercial and industrial transactions
- Transfers arising from deceased estates
- Sectional title property exchanges
- Intra-family transfers and donations
- Purchases through trusts, companies and investment vehicles
Selling out of an estate? See our deceased estate administration service.
Why buyers, sellers and agents appoint us
- Decades of conveyancing experience across residential and commercial markets
- Local insight, with offices in Alberton and Johannesburg
- Direct communication with you, your estate agent, banks and authorities
- Fast turnaround times and a proactive approach to any challenges
- Transparent, clearly explained fee structures before you commit
- Ongoing support, advice and legal opinions beyond transfer
Frequently asked questions
Buying or selling? Let's get the transfer moving.
Speak to an attorney today and leave with a clear plan: what must be signed, what it will cost, and when it should register.
Call (082) 834-5309