Property Transfer Service

What is a A document that gives evidence of an individual's ownership of property. It includes the following information about the property: names of the current and previous owners; a full description including it’s square meterage; the purchase price paid by the existing owner; all conditions restricting the use; and all limited real rights registered. Afrikaans - Titelakte

">Title Deed
?

A Title Deed is documentary proof of ownership in terms of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937. Each property has its own separate Title Deed. It is an important document containing all the details pertaining to a particular property. These details inter alia include:

The name of the existing owner as well as the previous owners.
A detailed property description which includes size
The purchase price of the property paid by the existing owner
Conditions applicable to the zoning, use and sale of the land
All real rights and servitudes registered in respect of the property.

The owner will normally have the Title Deed or a copy thereof in his possession. It is very important to carefully examine the Title Deed pertaining to a property before considering signature of an offer to purchase.

The Transfer of Property Process

CONCLUDING A WRITTEN DEED OF SALE

The Act prescribes certain information to appear in a Also referred to as the Agreement of Sale or Offer to Purchase. Afrikaans - Koopkontrak

">deed of sale:

  • parties to the agreement;
  • price as agreed upon and
  • property description.

FAQ Conveyancing

What is Conveyancing?

The term "CONVEYANCING" describes the legal process whereby a person, company, close corporation or trust becomes the registered and lawful owner of fixed property and ensures that such ownership cannot be challenged. It also encompasses the process of the registration of mortgage bonds. (See our brochure on "An agreement between the customer and a bank in the form of a homeloan, whereby the property is used as the security for the loan. It is a legal document that pledges a property to the lender as security for payment of a debt. Afrikaans - Verband

">Mortgage Bonds").

Costs payable for the registration of a property and include transfer duty, conveyancing fees, and registration fees. Afrikaans - Oordrag Koste

">Transfer Costs
Quotation

Request a written conveyancing quotation. Please complete the form as completely as possible. We usually reply within the hour.

Online Costs payable to the conveyancer. Afrikaans - Aktebesorging Koste

">Conveyancing Costs
Calculator

Comprehensive Online Conveyancing Calculator. This calculator calculates the total transfer cost and bond cost on a property. Type in your details then click on the "calculate" button.

About Louwrens Koen Attorneys

Why use us?

When you plan to buy or sell your most important investment, you need legal assistance of the highest quality to ensure the accurate and speedy processing of your transfer. We offer professional service of the highest standard providing personalised service to our valued clients, whether buyer or seller. We know that regular feedback on the progress of your transaction is important to you, and offer instant notification of updates via sms and email.

Property Law and Conveyancing - Download Offer to Purchase, Get Conveyancing Costs Quotation. Let us assist.

Customer Focused

We understand the property transfer process can be confusing and stressful. We strive to be a process friendly A trading entity that is commonly used for commercial activity and may enter into agreements of sale or lease in its own name. Afrikaans - Maatskappy

">company
, clarifying uncertainties for you. We will take time to take you through the process.

Knowledgeable and experienced staff

More than 20 years of conveyancing experience. We have literally assisted hundreds of clients over the years with their property transfers.

Honesty and Integrity

Our philosophy of service and integrity, driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, brings a passion for assisting others. We believe in transparency always keeping our clients needs in mind.

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