Who Protects Your Deposit When Property Deals Collapse?
Property transactions rarely unravel overnight. A deal that starts smoothly with a signed Offer to Purchase (OTP) and a paid deposit can quickly run into delays, disputes, or outright collapse. When that happens, one question matters most: who protects the buyer’s money? A string of interest rate cuts over the past few years has seen […]
Answers to Your Property Transfer Questions: What buyers and sellers should know about conveyancing in South Africa.
If you’re buying or selling property for the first time, the transfer process might seem a little overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of common questions to help you understand the key steps and make the experience a bit less daunting. What does a conveyancer actually do? A conveyancer is a specialised attorney who oversees the […]
Deeds office slows down.
The Deeds Office has slowed down somewhat in the last three weeks due to the public holidays and one short day of early closure before the Easter weekend. The result is that the Deeds Office is 7000 deeds behind schedule. What can parties do to facilitate a speedier sale? And following on this question is […]
