Feedback on Johannesburg Deeds Office Issues Meeting on 4 June
Herewith feedback following our meeting of 4 June 2026
Execution room functions and moving of furniture: Paulina has undertaken to have discussions with the SCM...
Vesting of Inheritance – Conveyancing Updates
The applicant relied on the unconditional nature of the usufruct and contended that her rights vested and became enforceable immediately upon death (a morte...
Leases and the CPA (Consumer Protection Act)
The question of whether residential lease agreements fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) has long been the...
Registrar’s Circular 01/2026: Change of Jurisdiction North West (Vryburg) and North Gauteng
Department: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Republic of South Africa Applicable Registries: North West (Vryburg) and North Gauteng
1. Purpose
This circular outlines the...
Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 is unconstitutional
It is declared that the failure of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 to permit and regulate the transfer of residential property...
Feedback From Meeting with Johannesburg Deeds Registry Management
Feedback following committee meeting with Jhb Deeds Registry management on 7 May 2026.
1. Availability and office hours of examiners to consult with conveyancers:
Examiners are required...
SARS Regulation Reminder for Individuals
As part of the SARS application process for your property transaction, it is important to ensure that all information submitted is fully compliant with...
Conveyancing Examinations Results by Province
Results - Eastern CapeExam: Conveyancing Examinations
The two examination papers are treated separately and candidates must obtain at least 50% in paper 1 and at...
Latest Deeds Office News & Notices
Johannesburg Deeds Office30th March 2026
NOTICE TO CLIENTS: SERVICE HOURS ON THE 02 APRIL 2026.
Please be advised that permission has been granted by the Acting...
Conditions of deeds of transfer where the sectional title register was opened under the...
Where sections are transferred in terms of a sectional title scheme of which the register was opened under the Sectional Titles Act of 1971,...
GPAs for Registration in Another Deeds Registry
From Allen West..As per the amendment of section 3(1)u of the DRA, copies of GPA’s for registration in another registry cannot be issued for...
Official Deeds Registries Fee Schedule (Effective April 2026)
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Government Gazette No. 54225 | Notice No. 7180
~
~
~
~
~
1. Registration Services
ItemDescription of ServiceFee (R)(a)Lodgement fee (excluding...
