From accepted offer to registered owner.
A simplified visual guide to the milestones a South African property transfer may move through. Your conveyancer confirms the actual sequence for your transaction.
One file. Six legal checkpoints.
01 · Offer & instruction
The transaction starts with a signed agreement and the conveyancer receiving instruction to attend to transfer.
What may be needed
- Signed Offer to Purchase / sale agreement
- Identity and FICA information
- Property and bond details
What can affect timing
- Suspensive conditions
- Incorrect party details
- Special clauses that need attention
This is a simplified overview. The exact process depends on the transaction and the attorneys handling the linked matters.
See the process here. Save your own planning stage in My Property File.
This public guide explains the common milestones. The Transaction Workspace lets you mark where you believe your preparation sits — clearly labelled as a personal planning marker, not live legal status.
How prepared are you to start?
Tick what you already have. This is not a legal clearance — it simply helps a client understand what information may be useful before the first conveyancing conversation.