What this involves
Tell us below whether you are buying, selling, or already in a dispute, and we will get a conveyancer or Attorney on it.
Transfer runs on three linked but separate processes — the conveyancer handling registration at the Deeds Office, the bank's bond Attorney registering the new mortgage, and (where relevant) the seller's bond cancellation Attorney — and delays almost always come from one of these three not being ready when the others are, which is what we actively manage.
Before transfer can be lodged, rates clearance from the municipality and, for sectional title units, a levy clearance certificate from the body corporate must both be obtained — outstanding amounts here are a common last-minute hold-up we check for early.
Body corporate and HOA disputes over levies, conduct rules, or maintenance obligations are governed by the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (for sectional title) or the relevant HOA constitution, and can often be resolved through the Community Schemes Ombud Service before litigation is needed.
How long does it take?
A straightforward transfer, from signed offer to registration, usually takes 6 to 10 weeks — longer where a bond needs to be registered or cancelled at the same time.
What will it cost?
Conveyancing fees follow the attorneys’ tariff and depend on the property price. We give you a written quote on request.
Covers: Property transfer and bond registration.
This is an estimate, not a quote. The final fee depends on the facts and how complex your matter turns out to be, and your Attorney confirms it in writing before work starts. Court fees, sheriff’s fees, counsel and other disbursements are charged separately.
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