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Conveyancing and Property Transfers
VDM Attorneys explains when agents earn commission, what happens if buyers or sellers breach, and why deposits protect your income.
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When a seller receives multiple offers, legal clarity is crucial. VDM Attorneys explains how to manage and accept offers lawfully, including backup offers and suspensive clauses.
Is your offer subject to sale or registration? VDM Attorneys explains when this clause is fulfilled, how it affects your offer, and what to include for legal protection.
Learn why the common “subject to building inspection” clause in an Offer to Purchase often fails in South African property law - and how to draft it correctly to protect both buyer and seller.
When buying or selling property in South Africa, your money is safest in the attorney’s trust account. Here’s why you should never pay deposits or transfer funds anywhere else.
Can you transfer a property in South Africa without a compliance certificate? Learn which certificates are required and why, from VDM Attorneys.
Thinking of buying property by purchasing the shares in a company instead of the property itself? Learn how share transfers work in South Africa, when transfer duty or securities transfer tax applies, the SARS 50% property rule, and the risks and benefits of this approach.
Do you pay transfer duty or VAT when buying property in South Africa? Learn the difference, with examples and expert advice from VDM Attorneys.
A property transfer in South Africa takes about 50 days on average, though cash deals can be as quick as 3 weeks whilst deceased estates can tak 6 months. Learn where delays happen in conveyancing and why you need an experienced attorney.
An interdict on a property can delay or block a sale. Learn what it means, why it’s issued, and how VDM Attorneys can help you resolve it.
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