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.

Finding a trustworthy and reliable legal practice to handle all of your legal needs in Gauteng should not be a hassle. At Benaters, we aim to make all your legal requirements easy to understand and help you every step of the way.

You have found your dream home, submitted your offer to purchase and have been advised what the additional costs involved in the transfer of your new dream home are. And now you wait. And wait and wait. With increasing frustration (I mean you want to remodel that kitchen and bathroom already), your mind begins to wonder – why is this process taking so long?!

Everyone has a cousin in Australia! Something we have said in jest before. But the truth is, immigration is a topic of conversation which has become commonplace nowadays - “when are you planning on leaving the country?” asked by every parent, aunt, uncle and well-meaning friend of a friend.  It is safe to say that we have all had this type of conversation at one point or another over the years.

Once you have chosen your dream home and put in your offer to purchase there are some additional expenses you will need to cover. Reality sinking in, you start to wonder with increasing anxiety, what these expenses actually are…

Whether you are the buyer or the seller of property, one of you is going to be paying SARS - be sure to clarify before you enter into the sale exactly who is liable for what.

When planning to buy property in South Africa, you need to be aware of the costs involved ahead of your property search. Here we outline the main costs, which vary depending on a number of factors.

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

Ensure that you understand all the terms of the sale agreement before signing the contract. Here is a guideline to explain the terms and process.