People are increasingly well informed, with access to information, platforms and online communities that offer a fresh and more affordable solution to selling your property, especially in an economy that is somewhat volatile.

It may be because your family is expanding and you need a bigger residence. You could be relocating. And there could be more difficult reasons to sell your home, like divorce, death or bankruptcy… And the big question on everyone’s minds is – when is the most favourable time to sell? While there is no clear cut answer to this question (we are unfortunately not blessed with crystal balls) there are some factors that may play an important role.

Selling your home yourself is not impossible (and we are not discouraging you), but there are some important considerations (and pitfalls) that can be avoided or at least, better managed, if you have the right people on your team. This may or may not include an estate agent. But it will include the right conveyancing attorney.

A short guide by our Conveyancing Attorneys outlining the costs associated with selling your property in South Africa.

I have a buyer who wants to purchase my shares in a residential property owning company to avoid paying transfer duty. Can this be done and is this a loophole that SARS has not closed?

The Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds is piloting a project to facilitate an Electronic Deeds Registration System (e-DRS).