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Exclusive Use Areas (EUAs) are a unique feature of property ownership in South Africa. In this article, we will provide an overview of EUAs, including what they are, how they work, and the benefits and risks of owning an EUA. What are Exclusive Use Areas? An Exclusive Use Area is an area within a property complex that is designated for the exclusive use of a specific unit owner...
Read moreSectional titles in South Africa are a type of property ownership that allows individuals to own a section or unit within a larger property complex, such as a building or a development. In this article, we will provide an overview of sectional titles in South Africa, including what they are, how they work, and the benefits and risks of owning a sectional title property. What is a Sectio...
Read moreThe property transfer process in South Africa is a complex and regulated procedure that involves several parties, including buyers, sellers, conveyancers, and the deeds office. This article will provide an overview of the property transfer process in South Africa, including the steps involved and the role of each party. Step 1: Offer to Purchase The property tra...
Read moreThe Deeds Office in South Africa is a vital institution that plays a significant role in the country's property market. Its primary function is to maintain and register all property transactions, including sales, transfers, and bonds. The Deeds Office has offices are located throughout the country to ensure tha...
Read moreThis article was published by OOBA (https://www.ooba.co.za) and explains what the Title Deed document is about and why it is such an important document. NOTE: This article was shortened to provide the most relevant information. Proof of home ownership, the title deeds to your new home, are very...
Read moreIf you're planning on buying a property, you will need to get the title deed (or deed of transfer) transferred into your name to prove that you own the property. You need the assistance of a conveyancing attorney (attorney specialising in property transfers) to help you transfer the title deed into your name. Once the Registrar of Deeds...
Read moreYou have a few options to find out who owns a property in South Africa. You can either go the Deeds Office in question (i.e. if a property is in Pretoria, you need to go to the Pretoria Deeds Office, if a property is in George or Mossel Bay, you need to go to the Cape Town Deeds Office in the city centre of Cape Town), you can register with deedsweb, provide some supporting doc...
Read moreAs some of the information supplied in this report probably doesn’t make sense we have created this page to help you in interpreting the information contained in a PROPERTY SEARCH Report. Note: The report contains information as it is at the Deeds Office. The information is obtained directly from the Deeds Office and is not a cached or “old”...
Read moreFinding the owner of a property is easier said than done. If you do not have the exact details or a contact like an estate agent or attorney that works with property transfers, it is almost an impossible task. Now you have the opportunity to obtain any information on a property via our website. We have a live link into the Deeds Office and can supply you with the details o...
Read moreWe are excited to announce that we have some more CIPC reports available. You can now use us to get information on any company registered in South Africa, the annual return filing status of a company as well as a Director search to see the company involvement of a specific director. Head over to the Searches and filter on CIPC (Companies) to see the re...
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