Cor van Deventer
Director - Head of Conveyancing / Attorney, Notary & Conveyancer
Qualifications: LLB, Notary, Conveyancer
Location: Morningside
Telephone: +27 113941606
Email: [email protected]
Category: Directors
Director | Head of Conveyancing | Attorney, Notary & Conveyancer
“It was always going to be law.”
Cor van Deventer leads the Conveyancing Department at VDM Incorporated , bringing over two decades of specialised legal experience in property law, property finance, and estate planning.
Cor’s passion for law was sparked at a young age, growing up in a home filled with books and historical debate. Today, law is a shared family calling—his brother, sister, and he are all legal professionals. After completing his Bachelor of Law degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 1999, he specialised in Property Law and Property Finance
A Specialist in Every Aspect of Property Law
As a seasoned attorney, notary, and conveyancer, Cor supports buyers, sellers, developers, investors, and banks across a range of property matters. His expertise includes:
• Residential and commercial property transfers
• Bond registrations
• Township developments and sectional title schemes
• Notarial servitudes and real rights
• Zoning, subdivisions, and proclamations
• Property finance structuring
• Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) in property
• Estate planning and consulting
Cor’s goal is to simplify the legal process, delivering clear, proactive advice to estate agents, developers, and financial institutions for seamless, efficient transactions.
Why Property Law?
Cor finds meaning in the tangible nature of his work—transforming a raw piece of land into a thriving development. No two properties are alike, which makes every deal unique. Whether advising on due diligence or guiding a township development from concept to final registration, Cor approaches each project with detail, discipline, and a developer’s mindset.
A Day in the Life
An early riser, Cor starts each day with coffee, the news, and a gym session—an essential routine for clearing his mind. By 8:30am, he’s in work mode, ready to solve problems and support clients. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he played cricket and rugby throughout school and university and remains a committed team player both in and out of the office.
Giving Back
Cor is deeply involved in VDM Attorney’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) efforts. As a father of two young children, he is especially passionate about supporting initiatives that protect and uplift children.
Outside the Office
Cor enjoys family life, reading biographies (from Bill Gates to Socrates), and planning the next adventure with his wife and kids—whether it’s Bounce, Spur, the beach, or a future cruise.
What He Loves About South Africa
From its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity to our shared love of rugby and cricket, Cor is proudly South African and deeply invested in building a better future here.
Cor’s Advice for Aspiring Lawyers
“First, understand business. Then, understand marketing. Only then, understand law.”