Most Midlands transfers complete smoothly, but these issues commonly add weeks.

• Bond approval or bank valuation delays
• Outstanding or failed compliance certificates
• Rates clearance arrears or municipal backlog
• Missing FICA, marriage, divorce or company documents
• Deeds Office lodgement queues
• HOA / levy disputes or unpaid special levies
• SARS transfer duty queries
• OTP disputes or unmet suspensive conditions

Reduce risk by appointing a responsive local conveyancer, commissioning certificates early, and keeping OTP dates realistic. Process overview: how transfer works.