Buying and Selling Property

Buying or selling property can be stressful and 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 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