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The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform opened the Limpopo Deeds Registry in Polokwane in 2017. Previously, over 300 000 Limpopo land parcels were handled by the Pretoria Deeds Registry, and a further 200 000 by the Mpumalanga Deeds Registry....
Read moreThe following is the basic process that is followed in buying or selling a property in South Africa. PURCHASING A PROPERTY Purchaser and Seller sign Offer to Purchase. ...
Read moreAll documents are lodged simultaneously at the Deeds Office by arrangement with all attorneys concerned (usually the buyer has an attorney and the seller has an attorney). The Deeds Office takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process the documents before they are ready for registration....
Read moreIf you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the Title Deed (Deed of Transfer) transferred into your name to prove that you are now the legal owner of the property. You need the assistance of an attorney specialising in property transfers (also known as a conveyancer) to help you transfer the Title Deed into your name. You will only become the legal own...
Read moreMarriage Contract determines how your property will be divided in the cases of death or divorce. However, your last will and testament, which deals with the division of assets after death, may determine how your assets are divided if your marriage contract is not drawn up properly. Understanding the different marriage contracts ...
Read moreThe Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. It also keeps copies of marriage (antenuptial) contracts. If you are planning on buying a house, it can be useful knowing about the Deeds Office. However, you would use the services of a conveyancer when buying or selling a house. Your estate agent should be able to re...
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