Property Law
Comprehensive property law and conveyancing services, from residential transfers and bond registrations to sectional title developments and property disputes across the Western Cape.
What We Offer
End-to-end property law services for buyers, sellers, developers, and financial institutions.
“Property is often the most significant investment a person will make. Our job is to protect it at every stage of the transaction.”
Property is often the most significant investment a person or business will make. At Jonker Vorster Attorneys, our conveyancing and property law team ensures that every transaction is handled with precision, care, and full compliance with South African property legislation, including the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, and the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981.
Based in Paarl, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, we are ideally positioned to assist with property transactions throughout the Western Cape. Our team handles transfers of freehold, sectional title, and agricultural properties, as well as bond registrations, bond cancellations, and the subdivision and consolidation of land. We work closely with estate agents, financial institutions, and municipalities to ensure that each transaction proceeds smoothly from offer to registration.
Beyond transactional work, our property law expertise extends to disputes involving boundaries, servitudes, evictions, lease agreements, and homeowners' association matters. Whether you are purchasing your first home, developing a sectional title scheme, or resolving a property dispute, we provide clear, practical advice at every step.
Property Law Services
A full range of conveyancing and property law solutions for individuals and businesses.
Property Transfers
Registration of ownership transfers at the Deeds Office for freehold, sectional title, and agricultural properties, including obtaining compliance certificates, rates clearances, and transfer duty receipts.
Bond Registrations
Registration of mortgage bonds on behalf of all major South African banks, ensuring that your home loan is secured promptly and in compliance with the National Credit Act.
Sectional Title
Transfers and registrations in sectional title schemes, including opening of sectional title registers, cession of exclusive-use rights, and compliance with the STSMA.
Bond Cancellations
Cancellation of existing mortgage bonds upon settlement of the home loan or as part of a property sale, ensuring that the property title is unencumbered.
Estate Transfers
Transfer of property from deceased estates, working with executors and the Master’s Office to ensure compliance with the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965.
Property Disputes
Resolution of disputes relating to boundaries, servitudes, rights of way, lease agreements, building encroachments, and evictions under the PIE Act.
Why Jonker Vorster
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Western Cape specialists
Based in Paarl, we have deep knowledge of the Western Cape property market and strong relationships with local municipalities, the Deeds Office, and estate agents.
Appointed bank conveyancers
We are appointed conveyancers for all major South African banks, enabling us to handle both the transfer and bond registration in a single, co-ordinated transaction.
Transparent costs
Use our online conveyancing calculator for an upfront cost estimate. No hidden fees. We provide a clear breakdown before you commit to any transaction.
Property Law Insights
Property Law FAQs
A standard property transfer typically takes eight to twelve weeks from the date the offer to purchase is signed, depending on the complexity of the transaction and the efficiency of the various parties involved. This includes obtaining compliance certificates (electrical, plumbing, gas, beetle, and electric fence where applicable), issuing rates clearance figures from the municipality, obtaining transfer duty receipts from SARS, and lodging documents at the Deeds Office. We keep all parties informed throughout the process to ensure a smooth transfer.
Transfer fees (conveyancing fees) are paid by the purchaser to the transferring attorney for attending to the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. Bond registration fees are paid by the purchaser to the bond attorney for registering the mortgage bond in favour of the bank. Both fee scales are set by the Law Society of South Africa and are based on the value of the property or bond amount. Our conveyancing calculator can provide you with an estimate of these costs.
Sectional title ownership, governed by the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 and the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011, is a form of property ownership in which you own a specific section (unit) within a building, together with an undivided share in the common property. This is common in apartment complexes, townhouse developments, and mixed-use buildings. Owners are automatically members of the body corporate and must pay monthly levies to fund the maintenance and management of the scheme.
Transfer duty is a tax payable to SARS on the acquisition of property in South Africa. As of the current rates, properties valued at R1 100 000 or less are exempt from transfer duty, with a sliding scale applying to properties above this threshold. Transfer duty must be paid before the transfer can be registered at the Deeds Office. Note that if you purchase property from a VAT vendor (such as a developer), no transfer duty is payable as the purchase price includes VAT. Our attorneys will calculate the exact amount payable in your specific transaction.
Yes, our conveyancing team handles property transfers that form part of deceased estates. These transfers require additional steps, including obtaining Letters of Executorship from the Master of the High Court, advertising for creditors, obtaining a section 42(2) endorsement or liquidation and distribution account, and filing the necessary documentation at the Deeds Office. We work closely with the executor and estate agents to ensure that estate property transfers are completed efficiently and in compliance with the Administration of Estates Act.
Buying, Selling, or Transferring Property?
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