by VDT Attorneys | Nov 18, 2025 | Bond registration, Buying property, Homeowner Options, Mortgage, Mortgage Bond Mechanics
You’ve signed your transfer and bond documents, the Transfer Attorneys have successfully registered the property in your name, and the Bond Attorneys have registered a bond over the property in favour of Bank X. So, what options do you have from here onwards?...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Bond, Bond cancellation, Bond registration, Buying property, Deed of sale, Deeds, Deeds Registries Act
The bond registration process involves several important role-players working together to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership and registration of a mortgage bond. This includes a seller, a purchaser, an estate agent (if any), a mortgage originator (if any), a...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 1, 2025 | Bond registration, Property Transfer
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) published its annual update to the conveyancing fee guidelines. These revised tariffs, effective from 1 August 2025, now apply to all new instructions received on or after that date. The adjustments reflect an average increase of...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2024 | Bond, Bond registration, Buying property, Property, Property Practitioners
1. Proper inspection of the property It is important to make sure that, as the Purchaser, you are happy with the current condition of the property. If there are any repairs or improvements that need to be made, these must be specifically included in the Agreement of...
