What conveyancing covers
Conveyancing covers the legal process of transferring property ownership, preparing transfer documents, and registering ownership changes.
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Practice areaConveyancing
Conveyancing
Understand property transfers, bond registration, transfer duty, FICA requirements, and find conveyancing attorneys.
7Process topics
30Glossary terms
1Resources
809Lawyers
26Firms
Process pathways
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Process
Buying a property
Understand the transfer process, documents, costs, timelines, and conveyancer role.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessSelling a property
Prepare sale documents, transfer steps, signatures, FICA, and handover requirements.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessProperty transfer
Move from sale agreement to lodgement, registration, and title deed update.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessBond registration
Understand the bond attorney process and how it connects to transfer timing.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessTransfer duty
Learn when transfer duty may apply and where it fits in the transfer process.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessFICA documents
Prepare identity, address, and compliance documents needed for transfer steps.
Terms, resources, attorneysProcessDeeds Office process
Understand lodgement, examination, registration, and common delay points.
Terms, resources, attorneysOverview
Conveyancing overview
When a conveyancer is needed
A conveyancer is usually needed when property is bought, sold, transferred, bonded, or registered through the Deeds Office.
What usually happens
The process usually moves from sale agreement to documents, compliance checks, transfer duty, lodgement, examination, and registration.
Common delays
Delays often involve signatures, missing FICA documents, bond steps, municipal clearance, transfer duty, or Deeds Office processing.
Next step
Need help with a property transfer?
Services
Common services
Property Transfers
Transfer process support from sale agreement to registration.
Bond Registration
Bond registration steps and coordination with property transfer.
Transfer Duty
Transfer duty timing, payment, and process context.
FICA Document Review
Identity, address, and compliance document preparation.
Deeds Office Lodgement
Lodgement, examination, registration, and title deed process.
Sale Agreement Review
Review sale agreement terms before or during the transfer process.
Glossary
Popular conveyancing terms
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing
The legal process for transferring ownership of property.
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ConveyancingTransfer Duty
SARS tax on acquisition of property or rights in property.
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ConveyancingDeeds Office
Government office where property transfers and real rights are registered.
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ConveyancingTitle Deed
Registered document showing ownership and details of immovable property.
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Conveyancing resources
ChecklistProperty Transfer Checklist
Preparation checklist for buyers and sellers moving through property transfer.
ConveyancingRelated guide
FICA Document Checklist
Checklist for identity, address, and compliance documents commonly requested in conveyancing.
Preparation pathRelated guide
Buyer Preparation Guide
Guide for buyers preparing documents, timelines, costs, and transfer steps.
Preparation pathRelated guide
Seller Preparation Guide
Guide for sellers preparing signatures, documents, bond cancellation, and handover steps.
Preparation pathRelated guide
Transfer Duty Guide
Plain-English guide to transfer duty timing, payment, and process context.
Preparation pathFAQs
Conveyancing FAQs
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer manages legal steps needed to transfer property ownership and register the transaction correctly.
How long does property transfer take?
Timing varies by documents, bond steps, transfer duty, municipal clearance, Deeds Office processing, and parties signing on time.
What documents are needed for conveyancing?
Common documents include identity documents, proof of address, sale agreement, FICA documents, bond documents, and transfer-related forms.
Who pays transfer duty?
Transfer duty is usually a buyer cost where it applies, but the exact position depends on the transaction and current tax rules.
Can I choose my own conveyancer?
This depends on the transaction structure and agreement terms. In many sales, the seller nominates the transferring attorney.
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Conveyancing attorneys
Anzel Lombard
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Bardine Hall
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Bartho van Tonder
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Cynthia du Plessis
UnverifiedRustenburg
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Conveyancing firms
Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc
UnverifiedSouth Africa
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Hannes Pretorius Bock & Bryant Attorneys
UnverifiedSouth Africa
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TNK Attorneys - Turner Ntshingana Kirsten Attorneys
UnverifiedSouth Africa
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Casper Le Roux Inc
UnverifiedSouth Africa
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