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​​​​​Buying/selling property
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Buying or selling property can be stressful and a time-consuming affair, with many things to remember and consider along the way.

There are six steps in a property transaction:

The offer to purchase, done through an estate agent;

The registration of the bond, done through a conveyancing attorney or bank;

The registration of the bond, done through a conveyancing attorney or bank;

The appointment of the conveyancing attorney;​

The clearance process, done through the municipality;

The transfer and registration of deeds, done by the deeds office, or the Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs

Buyers and sellers also need to:

  • Apply for municipal services if you are the buyer; and
  • Close your services account if you are the seller;
  • Clearance Certificates;
  • Opening an account;
  • Deposits;
  • Property developments;
  • Certificate of occupancy.​

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