Property Transfers and Conveyancing

Property Transfers and Conveyancing

What is Property Transfer and Conveyancing?

Property Transfer is the legal process through which ownership of immovable property is formally passed from one party to another. It requires compliance with statutory procedures, including the preparation and registration of transfer documents in the Deeds Registry to ensure that the change of ownership is valid and enforceable.

 

Conveyancing is the specialised area of law that governs the preparation, execution, and registration of documents required for the transfer of immovable property. It involves ensuring that all legal, financial, and regulatory requirements are satisfied so that ownership can be transferred securely and in accordance with the law.

At our law firm, we provide comprehensive conveyancing and property transfer services to help our clients understand and move through the legal process of buying or selling property with more ease.

Our experienced conveyancing attorneys are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your transaction is completed smoothly and efficiently.

Our Conveyancing Attorney Services 

We offer the following services:

  • Drafting and reviewing of agreements of sale;
  • Transfer of fixed property from one person to another in terms of an agreement of sale (often referred to as an Offer to Purchase or “OTP”);
  • Transfer of fixed property by means of a sale out of a deceased estate to a purchaser (often called an Deceased Estate sale);
  • Transfer or endorsement of fixed property from the deceased estate to the surviving spouse or heirs in terms of the Liquidation and Distribution Account (This would be a transfer in terms of an inheritance).
  • Transfer or endorsement of a property in terms of a divorce order/settlement agreement
  • Transfer from an individual to a trust as an estate planning tool

Cornell Horn Attorneys – Conveyancing Attorneys

At our law firm, we understand that buying or selling a property can be a complex and stressful process. Our goal is to provide our clients with comprehensive property services to ensure that their transaction is completed smoothly and efficiently. 

Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can assist you with your property needs.