Conveyancing, Property and Real Estate
NFC Attorneys Inc provides efficient conveyancing services that simplify the process of buying or selling property in the South African market.
Our Property and Real Estate Department is headed by Wynand Fourie, the Managing Director at NFC Attorneys, who has 33 years conveyancing experience has been with the firm since 2016.
He is supported by conveyancing secretaries and typist that have access to Lexis Convey, Property Valuations and Deeds Office Searches.
Buying Property In South Africa
The Conveyancing Department is committed to assisting buyers through the preparation, clarification, and submission of legal documents to the Deeds Office.
The conveyancing attorney will manage deposit placement in a trust account and compute adjustments for rates and taxes. Additionally, the conveyancer will oversee the entire conveyancing process, facilitating communication with pertinent parties like councils and authorities to provide them with ownership transfer details.
Selling Property in South Africa
When engaging in the sale of a property, it is crucial to obtain legal representation to guarantee adherence to specific legal obligations.
The conveyancer plays a key role in drafting the Contract of Sale and engaging in negotiations with the buyer regarding its terms. The selection of a conveyancer is at the discretion of the seller, guided by both the Deed of Sale and Common Law, acknowledging that the seller faces the most significant potential losses if the transaction doesn’t succeed.
It is also deemed unethical for individuals, whether estate agents or conveyancers, to include a conveyancer’s name in the contract without obtaining explicit consent from the seller.
Duties of the Conveyancing Department
Our Conveyancing Department is adept at conducting due diligence for property transactions and overseeing various associated real estate matters, such as property consolidations and subdivisions.
Additionally, this department is highly proficient in managing all legal aspects related to establishing townships and initiating sectional title registers.
Who Can Benefit from the Expertise of a Conveyancer?
It is recommended to consider the services of a conveyancer or property lawyer in the following situations:
- When engaging in the purchase or sale of a property
- For executors that wants to transfer property to heirs
- During the subdivision of land
- For updating a title (e.g., registering a death)
- When registering, modifying, or removing a servitude
TASKS AND DUTIES OF AN ADMITTED AND PRACTICING CONVEYANCER
The Property Law department offers extensive assistance across all facets of conveyancing. Our range of property law services includes, but are not limited to:
- Drafting sale agreements
- Facilitating the registration of property transfers
- Overseeing the registration of Notarial bonds and Mortgage bond and the cancellation of Notarial and mortgage bonds
- Conducting title searches at the Deeds Office to identify any debts associated with the property.
- Confirming the property ownership by the seller
- Creating lease documents and contracts
- Ensuring adherence to legal requirements in conveyancing transactions
- Transferring Exclusive Use Areas in Sectional Title Complexes