GCM Legal offers advice and services in respect of property transfers (“conveyancing”) and property law in general and is well equipped to handle your needs.
Our Property & Conveyancing Services Include
Conveyancing
In South Africa law, and specifically in respect of property, conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of property from one person to another.
A typical conveyancing transaction will take place between 2 or more participants (buyers and sellers) and an Offer to Purchase (or “OTP”) is signed by the parties.
Properties can be bought and sold by individuals, companies and trusts, both South African and foreign.
The South Africa system of conveyancing is particularly stringent and can be a lengthy process to complete. It is designed to ensure that the buyer secures title to the land and such title is correctly recorded as public record.
An attorney, and specifically, a conveyancer, is required to lawfully transfer immovable property in South Africa.
Transferring attorney’s costs are payable by the purchaser and calculated in terms of a tariff; the costs payable depend on the purchase price of the property in questions.
For more information on transfer costs, you can use our calculators:
Property Law
In addition to conveyancing, GCM Legal can assist with the many other and aligned aspects of property law, specifically:
- Lease agreements (business or residential)
- Offers to purchase
- Neighbour disputes
- Evictions
- Co-habitation
- Encroachments
- Interdicts
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Law
The rights, relationships, and conduct of individuals and businesses engaging in commerce, trade, sales and merchandising.
Private Law
The rights an individual has and how an individual can protect these rights (e.g. protect and secure their assets).
Litigation
The process of seeking relief from the Courts (or other authorised institutions) by initiating legal proceeding.
Estates, Wills & Trusts
Solutions to plan and protect your Estate and assets including drafting Last Will and Testament, registration of Trusts.
Insolvency
Solutions for financially distressed companies and individuals that need a fresh start or efficient restructuring.
Property & Conveyancing
Transferring ownership of properties and solutions to disputes relating to properties.
Insurance Law
Resolutions and litigation involving issues relating to insurance, including insurance policies and claims.
Road Accident Fund
Have you or someone you know been effected by an accident involving a motor vehicle? Trust GCM Legal to handle your RAF claim.
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