13 Dec Step-by-Step Guide to the Conveyancing Process in South Africa
Property transactions in South Africa involve far more than simply agreeing on a price and exchanging keys. Every sale must follow a legally prescribed conveyancing process, ...
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10 Nov 10 Important Questions First-Time Homebuyers Ask.
Buying a home for the first time is exciting, but it’s also There are so many new concepts, legal steps, banks, attorneys, costs, and processes. When you’re buying a home for the first time, you may make emotional decisions instead of informed ones....
29 Oct What Is an Antenuptial Contract and Why Should You Consider One?
When two people decide to get married, they may think mostly about love, commitment, and shared life. But in South Africa, the marriage contract you choose,...
29 Sep Buying Property In a Trust or Company: Pros, Cons and the Process
When you’re considering purchasing immovable property in South Africa, one important decision is the vehicle through which you hold the property: in your personal name, via a company, or via a trust. Each route carries different implications, especially for tax, estate planning, liability, and compliance....
22 Aug The Role of Conveyancers: What They Do and Why You Need One
From instruction to registration in South African property transactions Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial commitments most South Africans will make. Yet few people fully understand the critical role that conveyancers play in the process. While estate agents find buyers and banks...
22 Jul Transfer Duty, Bond Costs, and Other Hidden Costs When Buying Property
Buying a property is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. While most people focus on the asking price of the property, many overlook the additional costs involved in the transaction....
24 Jun How to Handle Delays in Property Transfers and What You Can Do
Property transfers in South Africa are often portrayed as routine, but many buyers, sellers and conveyancers know they can stall. Under normal circumstances, a smooth transfer might take a few weeks to a few months. In practice, however, you should expect delays and plan for...
01 May Common Pitfalls in South African Sale Agreements – and How to Avoid Them
Buying or selling property in South Africa is one of the most significant financial decisions one can make. According to Lightstone and Deeds Office data, the volume of residential property transfers in 2023 dropped to about 276,793, close to the levels during the COVID-induced slump...
10 Apr 4 Key Lessons from the 2025 South African Property Market and What They Mean for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
The 2025 property market has given buyers and sellers a lot to think about. Interest rates are finally moving downward, confidence is cautiously returning, and certain provinces continue to outperform. But the market is still not “back to boom times”. If you strip away the noise,...
01 Mar Understanding Suspensive Conditions in South African Property Transactions
In South Africa’s residential property market, suspensive conditions are fundamental. They can make or break a deal, delaying, revoking, or rendering an agreement legally effective only if certain prerequisites are met. Understanding them fully is critical for both buyers and sellers in 2025....