Property Law & Conveyancing Services
LK Attorneys provide expert advice on property transfer structures, sectional title schemes, and related services.
We Will guide You Every Step Of The Way
LK Attorneys is a trusted property law firm specializing in conveyancing and property law services for investors and homeowners across South Africa. With a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and personalized service, we streamline property transactions while ensuring legal compliance and peace of mind.
Our experienced team leverages advanced technology and industry expertise to provide seamless transfer processes and comprehensive property law solutions tailored to our clients’ needs
We offer meticulous handling of residential, commercial, and sectional title transfers, ensuring a seamless process with the support of advanced digital systems for efficiency.
Expert Conveyancing Services
We offer meticulous handling of residential, commercial, and sectional title transfers, ensuring a seamless process with the support of advanced digital systems for efficiency. Our team of property attorneys and conveyancers are there to provide expert guidance at every stage of your property transfer
IGrow Group Integration
LK Attorneys work with I Grow Wealth Investments, who can provide additional specialized expertise that covers:
IGrow Wealth Investments
Specialized and personalised property
investment strategy advice and financial
planning to build your property portfolio
IGrow
Homeloans
Our bond originators secure the best financing options for you. They streamline bond and refinancing applications across financial institutions.
IGrow Chartered Accountants
Specialist tax advice for property investors,
including company and trust related service offerings.
Our Legal
Practise Areas
Title Transfers
Seamless and efficient handling of residential, commercial transfers.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive planning to safeguard your legacy and ensure smooth asset distribution.
Investment Guidance
Expert advice to help you make informed and strategic property investment decisions.
Dispute Resolution
Professional legal support to resolve property-related disputes efficiently.
Trust Structuring
Tailored legal solutions for setting up trusts and companies to protect your assets.
Eviction Management
Legal assistance in managing rental agreements and eviction processes.
frequently asked questions
Can an Agreement of Sale be signed electronically?
An Agreement of Sale for immovable property cannot be signed electronically. According to the Alienation of Land Act, a sale agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties to be legally binding. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act also explicitly excludes electronic signatures for agreements related to the sale of immovable property. Therefore, original, wet-ink signatures are required.
Why do you require my income tax number?
An Agreement of Sale for immovable property cannot be signed electronically. According to the Alienation of Land Act, a sale agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties to be legally binding. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act also explicitly excludes electronic signatures for agreements related to the sale of immovable property. Therefore, original, wet-ink signatures are required.
How long are compliance certificates valid for?
- Electrical Compliance Certificate: Valid for 2 years, unless the electrical installation changes.
- Gas Compliance Certificate: No set validity; a new certificate is required with each change of ownership.
- Beetle Certificate: Usually valid for 3 to 6 months, depending on the agreement.
- Plumbing Compliance Certificate: Valid for 6 months.
What Certificates are required?
- Electrical Compliance Certificate: Required and cannot be waived.
- Electric Fence Certificate: Needed if the property has an electric fence, but only required again if there’s been a change to the installation.
- Plumbing Compliance Certificate: Required in Cape Town.
- Gas Compliance Certificate: Needed if there’s a gas installation, and must be renewed with every change of ownership.
Beetle Certificate: Required if applicable. The bank may ask for it if the buyer is getting a bond, but it can be waived by the parties.
Why is the bond cancellation figures different from the figure on your bank statement?
The bond cancellation figure from the bank is different from your statement balance because the bank adds interest until the bond is officially cancelled at the Deeds Office. If you cancel the bond before the loan term ends, early termination penalties may apply, but these usually disappear after 90 days. To avoid making decisions to sell that can influence your cash position it’s best to get a cancellation statement from your bank.
What happens to my title deed after registration?
If the buyer has a bond, the bank will keep the title deed as security until the bond is fully paid off and cancelled. If the buyer paid cash, the transferring attorney will give the title deed to the buyer once it’s available from the Deeds Office.
What must I do with my tile deed?
If the property has no bond, the transferring attorneys will send the original title deed to the buyer after registration. The buyer should keep it safe. If the buyer decides to sell or bond the property later, they must give the original title deed to the transferring attorneys. If the original deed is lost, the buyer must apply for a duplicate at the Deeds Office, which will cost extra and may delay the transaction, as the application must be advertised and available for inspection for 30 days.
Who is responsible for the opening of your municipal account after registration?
After registration, the buyer must open a new municipal account for rates, water, electricity, and refuse services. Some municipalities, like Cape Town, automatically update their records, while others, like those in Gauteng, require the buyer to submit a rates clearance certificate, proof of registration, and an Identity Document. Rates agents are available to help with this process for an additional fee, if needed.