An overview of the deeds registration system and deeds registries in South Africa
Historical background of the deeds registry and the office of the conveyancer Our deeds registration system is not unique. In Egypt, in approximately 3000 BC, a system for the conveyance of ownership, similar to our system, existed. From the Bible (see Jeremiah, Chapter 32, verses 9-14) it is also evident that during that time a […]
Your Legal Guide to the Transfer Process
THE TRANSFER PROCESS THE BOND PROCESS WHO PAYS FOR WHAT IN THE SALE AND TRANSFER COSTS? SELLER BUYER QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AGENTS ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WILL PREVENT A DELAYED TRANSFER. FICA for seller and purchaser – ID and proof of residence, less than 3 months old, etc.Confirm/Verify the marital status of the seller and purchasers, […]
CONDITIONS WHICH ARE TO BE OMITTED FROM SUBSEQUENT DEEDS OF TRANSFER
Practitioners are often confronted with the question as to whether certainconditions must be perpetuated in a new deed of transfer, or merelyomitted. What follows is merely a few of the conditions that may beomitted, without further ado. Mineral Rights Any condition relating to mineral rights, as well asconditions ancillary thereto must be omitted (see CRC […]