PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Whether you are buying a new house or inherited a property, Property Law can be extremely complex so it is vital that most, if not all conveyancing aspects of your transactions are performed by an admitted Conveyancer.
In terms of the current legislation, only conveyancers may attend to the transfer of fixed properties and related transactions. This protects the rights and interests of the public and also safeguards the integrity of the South African Land Registration System, which is universally regarded as one of the best in the world. Only an admitted attorney can be admitted as a conveyancer.
Lindi Smith is an admitted attorney, conveyancer, notary public and is therefore authorized to administer oaths and authenticate documents. Auditors and Estate Agents regularly refer their clients to us for their conveyancing and property transactions.
Conveyancing is the legal process whereby ownership of immovable property is transferred from one person/party to another. Conveyancing also entails: the registration of mortgage bonds and real rights in respect of immovable property.
Conveyancing also includes the following:
Correspondent conveyancing attorneys operating outside of Cape Town often refer property transfers to us to act as correspondent conveyancer for them at the Cape Town Deeds Office.