Contact a conveyancer as soon as you are seriously considering buying or selling property, and ideally before you sign the offer to purchase. Once the offer is signed, it is a binding contract, and changing its terms becomes much harder.
Why early advice helps
- The conveyancer can check the offer's conditions, deadlines, and occupation terms
- Sellers can confirm who will be the transferring conveyancer before the offer is signed
- Issues with the title deed, servitudes, or existing bonds can be found early
- Buyers can get an estimate of transfer and bond costs before committing
In most sales, the seller has the right to choose the transferring conveyancer, and the offer to purchase often names them. If you are a seller with a preferred conveyancer, make sure that is written into the offer.
This answer is general information about South African law and does not create an attorney and client relationship. Please speak to the firm about your specific matter.