So, you decide to purchase a property, a conveyancer is appointed, you obtain a bond, and the process is moving along smoothly. You are then requested to sign your transfer documents, you sign five affidavits, and then you are slapped…
Transfer Duty: If you purchase a property for whatever purchase price and the fair value of the property is more than R 1 million, you will pay transfer duty on the transaction to SARS. The amount of transfer duty payable…
There is often confusion between a Seller and Purchaser about who pays the transfer costs to the conveyancer in a sale of immovable property. The Purchaser is responsible for payment of the transfer costs to the conveyancer, including the transfer…
Firstly, what on earth does a Conveyancer do? Put simply, a conveyancer is an attorney who specialises in the transfer of immovable property (i.e. a house) from the Seller to the Purchaser. A conveyancer is also responsible for many other…
So you have decided to purchase property in South Africa; well done! That's an excellent decision. Did you know that when you purchase immovable property in South Africa, you are actually buying the land and everything built on the land? Except…
I’ve always told myself that I would live a life that is filled with passion, love and purpose. I found my passion when I chose to pursue a career in law, particularly conveyancing. I enjoy challenges, and the complex nature…
AMC Hunter INC is an amazing firm to work at. The entire team accepted me with open arms when I started there and were extremely warm and helpful to me. Usually, when you start at a new firm, it takes…
The Covid-19 Pandemic has highlighted the need for more online services from the conveyancing industry. We have found that we are still able to service our clients and deliver quality support during this lockdown period utilising online platforms. This has…
You have found a great buyer, the sales agreement is signed, and you are ready to pack up and move into your new home. But wait, the transfer has not gone through yet. Selling your home can be exciting, and…