Spring brings with it a noticeable rise in property sales — and with that, two questions that both buyers and sellers often ask:

How does the property transfer process actually work?
And how long does it take for the buyer to become the registered owner and the seller to receive payment?

To start, take a look at our “Transfer Process in a Nutshell” flowchart, which gives a clear overview of the key stages — from signing the sale agreement right through to registration at the Deeds Office.

Once you’ve seen how the process unfolds, we’ll tackle the second big question: “How...

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) published its annual update to the conveyancing fee guidelines. These revised tariffs, effective from 1 August 2025, now apply to all new instructions received on or after that date. The adjustments reflect an average increase of approximately 3.2% across most categories and include updated figures for property transfers, mortgage bond registrations, and several other related legal services. 

Conveyancing fees in South Africa are...

The current building (Marble Towers, in central Johannesburg) has been flagged for serious Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) violations. These include malfunctioning elevators, poor ventilation, suspected asbestos, and other structural or facilities issues (citizen.co.za).

Because of these safety concerns, the Department of...