What conveyancing covers
Conveyancing covers the legal process of transferring property ownership, preparing transfer documents, and registering ownership changes.
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Conveyancing
Understand property transfers, bond registration, transfer duty, FICA requirements, and find conveyancing attorneys.
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Process
Buying a property
Understand the transfer process, documents, costs, timelines, and conveyancer role.
ProcessSelling a property
Prepare sale documents, transfer steps, signatures, FICA, and handover requirements.
ProcessProperty transfer
Move from sale agreement to lodgement, registration, and title deed update.
ProcessBond registration
Understand the bond attorney process and how it connects to transfer timing.
ProcessTransfer duty
Learn when transfer duty may apply and where it fits in the transfer process.
ProcessFICA documents
Prepare identity, address, and compliance documents needed for transfer steps.
ProcessDeeds Office process
Understand lodgement, examination, registration, and common delay points.
Services
Common services
Property Transfers
Transfer process support from sale agreement to registration.
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Bond registration steps and coordination with property transfer.
View serviceTransfer Duty
Transfer duty timing, payment, and process context.
View serviceFICA Document Review
Identity, address, and compliance document preparation.
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Lodgement, examination, registration, and title deed process.
View serviceSale Agreement Review
Review sale agreement terms before or during the transfer process.
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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.
Resources
Conveyancing resources
Property Transfer ChecklistPreparation checklist for buyers and sellers moving through property transfer.
Browse resourcesFICA Document ChecklistChecklist for identity, address, and compliance documents commonly requested in conveyancing.
Buyer Preparation GuideGuide for buyers preparing documents, timelines, costs, and transfer steps.
Seller Preparation GuideGuide for sellers preparing signatures, documents, bond cancellation, and handover steps.
Transfer Duty GuidePlain-English guide to transfer duty timing, payment, and process context.
Glossary
Conveyancing terms
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing
The attorney-led legal process for transferring registered ownership of immovable property.
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ConveyancingTransfer Duty
A SARS tax that can apply when a person acquires immovable property or certain rights in property.
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ConveyancingDeeds Office
The public registry where deeds, property transfers, bonds, and certain real rights in immovable property are registered.
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ConveyancingTitle Deed
The registered property document that records ownership, property description, and registered conditions for immovable property.
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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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