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Authentication of Documents
AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS SPECIAL AUTHENTICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WHEN A DOCUMENT, REQUIRED FOR FORMAL USE IN SOUTH AFRICA, IS SIGNED OUTSIDE OF OUR BORDERS. Herewith guidelines how to sign the transfer documents which will ...
Your guide to Buying Property
GUIDELINES FOR PURCHASERS WHEN BUYING IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Buying a house is probably the biggest and most important investment you will ever make. Herewith a few simple guidelines when you find a property that you are ...
Your guide to Selling Property
GUIDELINES FOR SELLERS WHEN SELLING IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Selling your property is not just about accepting the highest offer — there are legal and financial responsibilities to carefully consider. Herewith some guidelines when you decide to ...
Compliance certificates what you need to know
QUESTION? I am selling my property. Who is responsible to provide compliance certificates (CoC) and what CoC’s should be obtained. ANSWER: The Seller usually carries the obligation to provide and pay for the CoC’s. The ...
Basic guidance with drafting of a will
If you want to make use of our offer for a free basic will, it includes the following: For further assistance or information, please contact us on christelle@cpansegrouw.co.za
Increase in deeds office fees – 1 April 2024
An amendment to the Schedule of Fees of Office, as prescribed by the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, was published under GN R4447 in Government Gazette 50239 dated 29th February 2024. Click here ...
Navigating Spousal Approval in Property Sales: A Legal Insight
Despite the presence of various safeguards in property transactions, instances occur where a spouse married in community of property sells immovable property without their partner’s consent or knowledge. The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, ...