Cranko Karp provides efficient conveyancing services that simplify the process of buying or selling property in the South African market. Our Property and Real Estate Department is headed by Paul Carbonari, a partner at Cranko Karp, who has been with the firm since 2003 and who is supported by senior conveyancing secretaries. Paul’s diverse client portfolio includes professional football clubs, residential property developers, banks, retail businesses, transport businesses, trade unions, gaming entities, direct selling businesses and telecommunication businesses.
Conveyancing: Property And Real Estate Law
BUYING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA
For the buyer, our Conveyancing Department will assist with the preparation, clarification and lodging of legal documents with the Deeds Office. The conveyancing attorney is also responsible for putting the deposit in a trust account and calculating the adjustment of rates and taxes. In addition, the conveyancer coordinates the conveyancing process with other parties involved, for example advising councils and other authorities of the transfer of ownership details.
SELLING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA
If you are selling a property, you also need legal representation to make sure you comply with certain legal obligations. The conveyancer has to put together the Contract of Sale and negotiate the terms of the contract with the buyer.
DUTIES OF THE CONVEYANCING DEPARTMENT
Cranko Karp’s Conveyancing Department can assist with due diligence on property transactions and also attends to ancillary real estate matters, for example property consolidations and subdivisions. This department can also perform all legal work involved in the establishment of townships and the opening of sectional title registers.
Who Else Needs A Conveyancer?
It’s advised that you engage a conveyancer or property lawyer whenever you are:
- Buying or selling a property
- Subdividing land
- Updating a title (i.e. registering a death)
- Registering, changing or removing an easement
Tasks and Duties of a Licensed Conveyancer
- The Property Law department at Cranko Karp can assist with all aspects of conveyancing. Our property law services include, inter alia:,
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- Drafting of sale agreements
- Registration of property transfer
- Registration of Notarial bonds and cancellation of mortgage bonds
- Conducting title searches at the Deeds Office to establish if there are any debts attached to the property
- Confirming that the property belongs to the seller
- Preparing lease documents and contracts
- Ensuring that the legal requirements are met for conveyancing transactions
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Why Work With Us
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- We provide clear communication, expert advice and personalised support throughout your transaction.
- The firm is registered on the attorney panels of several of the major banks and finance houses operating in Southern Africa.
- The property professionals involved have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating various property leases from simple residential leases to technically involved aeronautical leases.
- The firm has vast experience in all areas involving property and real estate law.
- We keep our clients well informed about their responsibilities and contractual obligations from day one of the conveyancing process.
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Whether you are buying or selling, either existing or off-the-plan property, our team of property law experts and conveyancers will assist you at every step.