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Practices

Allen West discusses Deeds Office practice with regards the correct description of companies being wound-up, under judicial management or business rescue, or in liquidation, when deeds are lodged for registration.
Conveyancing Fees - May 2021

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) recently published its most recent Conveyancing Fees Guidelines. These apply to instructions received as from 1 May 2021.
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This week: Radical digital conveyancing initiative launched by Land Registry; How the franchise model could hold value in economically turbulent times; and Is sustainability finally becoming more mainstream?
Review Procedure

Allen West discusses the necessary procedure to be followed by a Conveyancer / Notary when referring a matter to the Chief Registrar of Deeds for a review.
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This week: Non POPI compliant residential developments to face hefty fines; Safe harbour is a positive catalytic change to conveyancing sector; and a Memorandum on the objects of the Land Court Bill, 2020.
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This week: Conveyancing taskforce set up to manage digital transition; Western Cape heritage assessments: WCPDF launches inaugural survey; and delays in opening municipal accounts in Cape Town after transfer.
Prohibition against transfer

Allen West discusses the implication of title deed conditions in respect of agricultural holdings which contain a provision that the land may not be further subdivided, or any portion thereof sold, leased or disposed of, or transferred to two or more persons, without the consent of the Board.
Conveyancing Tables - April 2021

The Conveyancing Tables have been updated to reflect the recent changes to Deeds Office Fees which came into effect on 01 April 2021.
Conveyancing Tables - May 2021

The Conveyancing Tables of Costs Ready Reckoner has been updated to reflect the changes made to the Conveyancing Fees Guidelines for the transfer of immovable property. They are applicable from 1st May 2021.
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This week: National house price inflation was 3.05% as at the end of December 2020; from high street to cloud - small law firms prepare for a bright future; and how agents can protect themselves against fraud.