{"id":15609,"date":"2019-08-23T06:10:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T04:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oaklaw85083.e.wpstage.net\/?page_id=15609"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:49:22","slug":"akte-van-notariele-en-eiendomsreg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oaklaw.co.za\/af\/our-services\/conveyancing-notarial-and-property-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Akte-, Notari\u00eble en Eiendomsreg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.oaklaw.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Conveyancing.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Conveyancing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; max_width=&#8221;85%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><b>Conveyancing Attorneys in Pretoria<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;2px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;23%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.oaklaw.bondcalculatoronline.co.za\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Cost Calculator&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying or selling property in Pretoria is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make. At OAK Law, our experienced conveyancing attorneys in Pretoria provide professional, efficient, and legally compliant property transfer services to clients across Pretoria, Centurion, Irene, and greater Gauteng.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are purchasing a residential home, transferring commercial property, registering a mortgage bond, or administering a deceased estate, our conveyancers ensure that your transaction proceeds smoothly from start to finish. We act for buyers, sellers, property developers, financial institutions, and estate agents who require reliable and responsive property transfer attorneys in Pretoria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a full-service law firm with specialist conveyancing expertise, OAK Law combines the resources of a larger practice with the personal attention and accessibility that property transactions demand. Our conveyancing department works closely with our corporate, tax, and estates teams \u2014 which means complex transactions involving trusts, companies, or B-BBEE structures are handled under one roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Conveyancing Services in Pretoria<br \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Residential Property Transfers Pretoria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our conveyancing attorneys attend to the transfer of residential properties \u2014 from freehold homes and townhouses to cluster developments and lifestyle estates across Pretoria and Gauteng. We manage the full process: drafting the deed of sale, collecting the rates clearance certificate and compliance certificates, attending to transfer duty payments to SARS, and lodging the transfer documents at the Pretoria Deeds Office for registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, we guide you through every step to ensure the transfer of ownership is legally sound and completed without unnecessary delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Commercial Property Transfers Pretoria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial property transactions carry additional complexity \u2014 from VAT implications and zoning requirements to the structuring of the transfer of ownership through companies or trusts. Our property lawyers in Pretoria have extensive experience in commercial conveyancing and will advise on the most appropriate ownership structure before, during, and after the transfer process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sectional Title Registration Pretoria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sectional title transfers involve additional legislation \u2014 including compliance with the Sectional Titles Act and the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act. Our conveyancing team is well-versed in sectional title registrations, including new sectional title developments, unit transfers within established schemes, and the registration of exclusive use areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Deceased Estate Transfers Pretoria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where immovable property forms part of a deceased estate, the transfer process is governed by the Administration of Estates Act and requires close coordination between the executor, the Master of the High Court, and the conveyancing attorney. OAK Law&#8217;s estates and conveyancing departments work together to ensure that all statutory requirements are satisfied and that the property is transferred to the heirs or sold without unnecessary delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ante-Nuptial Contracts and Notarial Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our notarial practice attends to the drafting and registration of ante-nuptial contracts, notarial bonds, servitudes, and other notarial agreements. Ante-nuptial contracts must be signed before a notary and registered in the Deeds Office prior to the marriage \u2014 we offer a prompt, professionally managed service to ensure the contract is in place timeously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Property Transfer Process \u2014 Step by Step<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what happens between signing an offer to purchase and receiving your title deed removes uncertainty and sets realistic expectations. In Pretoria, a standard residential property transfer typically takes between <\/span><b>six and ten weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from date of instruction, depending on the speed of municipal clearance and Deeds Office processing times.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instruction received<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 The transferring attorney receives the signed offer to purchase and gathers all supporting documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FICA and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Both parties complete FICA verification. Compliance certificates (electrical, plumbing, gas, electric fence) are obtained by the seller.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bond cancellation figures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 If the seller has an existing bond, cancellation figures are requested from the bondholder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transfer documents drafted and signed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 The conveyancing attorney prepares and arranges signature of all transfer documents, including the special power of attorney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rates clearance and transfer duty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A rates clearance certificate is obtained from the relevant municipality. Transfer duty (where applicable) is paid to SARS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lodgement at the Deeds Office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Once all documents and funds are in order, the transfer is lodged at the Pretoria Deeds Office for examination and registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 The Deeds Office registers the transfer and the buyer is reflected as the new owner of the property. The title deed is issued and stored by the bondholder or delivered to the purchaser.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Conveyancing Fees and Transfer Costs in Pretoria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Property transactions involve several cost components that buyers and sellers should understand upfront. These typically include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conveyancing attorney fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 calculated on a tariff scale linked to the purchase price of the property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transfer duty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a government tax payable to SARS on properties valued above the threshold (currently R1,100,000 for natural persons); VAT applies in lieu of transfer duty on new developments sold by VAT vendors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deeds Office levies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 charged by the Deeds Office for the registration of the transfer and bond<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bond registration costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 payable to the bond registration attorney if mortgage finance is involved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Municipal rates clearance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a deposit paid to the municipality to obtain the clearance certificate required before transfer can be registered<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OAK Law provides a transparent cost estimate at the outset of every transaction so that you understand your full financial obligations before committing to the process. Our conveyancing fees are calculated in accordance with the Law Society tariff, ensuring you are never charged above the regulated rate. Use our <\/span><b>[Cost Calculator]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a quick indication of transfer and bond costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Choose OAK Law as Your Conveyancing Attorneys in Pretoria?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OAK Law is a Pretoria-based full-service law firm with a dedicated conveyancing and property law department. Our clients choose us because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrated expertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Our conveyancing attorneys work alongside our corporate, tax, trusts, and estates teams, providing seamless advice on complex transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pretoria Deeds Office experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 We have extensive working knowledge of the Pretoria Deeds Office processes, requirements, and turnaround times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 We provide regular updates throughout the transfer process so that you are never left wondering where your transaction stands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full-spectrum property law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Beyond transfers and bonds, we advise on commercial leases, property development, ownership structuring, servitudes, and property disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conveniently located<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Our offices are at Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene, with easy access from Pretoria, Centurion, and the broader Tshwane metropolitan area.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Areas We Serve<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our conveyancing attorneys act for clients in Pretoria and across Gauteng, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pretoria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Centurion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Irene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Pretoria East<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Pretoria North<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Hatfield<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Brooklyn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Midrand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Sandton<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>Johannesburg<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We attend to all registrations at the Pretoria Deeds Office and, where required, at the Johannesburg Deeds Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#7DB560&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px|||15px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code 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