Transfer & Conveyancing
Conveyancing & property transfer in Howick
Understand what a Midlands conveyancer does, how long transfer takes, what transfer duty and fees cost, and what delays registration at the Deeds Office.
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer (transferring attorney) manages the legal process of transferring property ownership from seller to buyer. They prepare documents, liaise with banks and municipalities, pay transfer duty to SARS, and lodge documents at the Deeds Office for registration.
The transfer process
- Offer to Purchase signed by both parties
- Conveyancer appointed and FICA completed
- Bond approval (if applicable)
- Rates and levy clearance obtained
- Compliance certificates provided
- Transfer duty paid
- Documents lodged at Deeds Office
- Registration and new title deed issued
How long does transfer take in the Midlands?
Many straight-forward transfers take about 8–12 weeks from a signed Offer to Purchase. Delays usually come from slow bond approval, outstanding rates/levy clearance, missing compliance certificates, or Deeds Office backlogs. Buyers and sellers who prepare documents early move faster.
Costs to budget for
Run a quick estimate with our Transfer Cost Calculator, then confirm figures with a transferring attorney. Browse local Howick & Midlands conveyancers in the directory, or read common answers in Property Q&A.