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The best place to get information on a property is the Deeds Office. The Deeds Office is the custodian of all property information and registrations in South Africa. Yes you can get property information from other sources but you run the risk of receiving outdated or inaccurate information. Why do you want to run the risk of having inaccurate or outdated...

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What does the Deeds Office do and how do I get a copy of a Title Deed or Marriage Contract?

The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. To obtain a copy of a deed or document you can either go to one of the 11 Deeds Offices (depending on where the property is registered) OR log a request on our website at www.deedsoffice.online and get it delivered...

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Covid-19 When is the Deeds Office Re-Opening

The Regulations to the Disaster Management Act published on 29 April 2020, include the 11 Deeds offices in South Africa as an essential service under Alert Level 4. This means that the Deeds Office is open from 4 May 2020. But, it is not as easy as it sounds. First, the Deeds Office needs to implement certain safety protocols before it can fully re-open again....

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What is a Title Deed and who keeps it?

The Title Deed (also known as the Deed of Transfer) s a document that proves legal ownership of a property in South Africa. Anyone who purchases a home will need to have the title deed transferred into their name as proof that they own the property. The document acts as proof of ownership in terms of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, with each property required to have its own separate deed....

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How do I Look Up a Property Deed?

Historically it was quite difficult to get property and Deeds Office Information. You either had to subscribe to a service that provides the information or physically go the Deeds Office to get the information. Luckily technology has made it easier to obtain such information. You can obtain all the information from our website by logging a search specific to your requirements. You can get basic...

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Four Forms of Property Ownership in South Africa

Broadly there are four forms of property ownership in South Africa. In the light of land expropriation without compensation, property owners need to be informed about the various ways to access, own and attain property in South Africa. Freehold Freehold is the legal right to own a piece of property without any limitations on its use (except for what is contained...

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No Deeds Office Registrations During Covid-19 Lockdown

With Covid-19 sweeping through the world and tightening it's grip on South Africa the Deeds Office has also grinded to a halt. Since the lockdown of 26 April 2020, the Deeds Office has also been closed. This means that no property registrations can take place during this time. No property can be transferred any any new bonds registered. Luckily the electronic services of the Deeds Office...

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Limpopo Deeds Office

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....

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Deeds Office Registration Process Explained

The 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. ...

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How long does it take to lodge at the Deeds Office

All 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....

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