Divorce is an emotional and difficult time for all parties concerned. And having to deal with the consequences of immovable property and the disposal of assets in particular can be both far reaching (more so than the parties initially anticipated) but also complicated.

How to consolidate your property when there are two or more bordering pieces of land…

I have lost the title deed to my property! Now what? This article will summarise the process that you will need follow with the assistance of your conveyancer. If you are even considering selling, subdividing or re-bonding your property, make sure that you are in possession of the original Title Deed. If not (or you cannot find it), approach a conveyancer ASAP to make the necessary application as soon as possible.

Subdividing is the process by which one property is divided into two or more portions. When someone buys a portion of a subdivided property, it is exactly the same as buying any other vacant land. How do you go about subdividing your property? This is a step-by-step guide.

It may be because your family is expanding and you need a bigger residence. You could be relocating. And there could be more difficult reasons to sell your home, like divorce, death or bankruptcy… And the big question on everyone’s minds is – when is the most favourable time to sell? While there is no clear cut answer to this question (we are unfortunately not blessed with crystal balls) there are some factors that may play an important role.

Selling your home yourself is not impossible (and we are not discouraging you), but there are some important considerations (and pitfalls) that can be avoided or at least, better managed, if you have the right people on your team. This may or may not include an estate agent. But it will include the right conveyancing attorney.

You have found your dream home, submitted your offer to purchase and have been advised what the additional costs involved in the transfer of your new dream home are. And now you wait. And wait and wait. With increasing frustration (I mean you want to remodel that kitchen and bathroom already), your mind begins to wonder – why is this process taking so long?!

Once you have chosen your dream home and put in your offer to purchase there are some additional expenses you will need to cover. Reality sinking in, you start to wonder with increasing anxiety, what these expenses actually are…

Whether you are the buyer or the seller of property, one of you is going to be paying SARS - be sure to clarify before you enter into the sale exactly who is liable for what.

When planning to buy property in South Africa, you need to be aware of the costs involved ahead of your property search. Here we outline the main costs, which vary depending on a number of factors.