Conveyancing
Nel Attorneys facilitates transfers of residential properties, developments, commercial properties and township developments. The department is headed by Mr. Renier Nel, Director, Conveyancer and Notary of Nel Attorneys.
Nel Attorneys is on the bank panels of First National Bank and Standard Bank, attending to both bond registrations as well as bond cancellations on these panels.
Litigation and Commercial
Nel Attorneys has a Litigation and Commercial department with various corporate clients. The department is headed by Mr. Albert Blake who has 30 years of experience in the field.
Property Transfers
Transfer Process
Nel Attorneys use Lexis Convey to keep our seller, purchaser and estate agent up to date on the transfer process in real time. You will receive an email and sms as we apply and receive documents, and execute and complete all necessary steps from opening the file until successful registration.
The transfer process explained in a few steps
- The offer to purchase is finalised and the transferring attorney is instructed.
- Should the purchaser need to apply for a bond, this process will be started. If it is a cash transaction, the funds will paid into the transferring attorney’s trust account, or guarantees issued for the amount. Cancellation figures on the seller’s bond are requested ( if applicable).
- Once the bond is granted, transfer documents are drafted when all Fica documents are received from both seller and purchaser. Seller should arrange for the ECC (Electrical Compliance Certificate), Gas Certificate (if applicable) and Electric Fence Certificate (if applicable)
- Rates clearance figures are applied for from the Council. Levy Clearance figures are applied for from Body Corporate or Homeowners Association. The Transfer Duty Receipt is requested from SARS. Purchaser pays transfer costs to transferring attorney.
- Cancellation attorneys proceed with steps to cancel seller’s bond.
- Once the purchaser signs the bond documents with the bond attorney, guarantees are issued to the transferring attorney.
- Rates clearance, Levy Clearance and Transfer Duty are paid to obtain necessary certificates and receipts.
- Bond attorney sends documents to the bank in order to obtain consent to proceed to lodge.
- Once all three attorneys (transferring, bond and bond cancellation attorneys) are ready to lodge, documents are lodged simultaneously at the Deeds Office. The Deeds Office can take between 7 – 14 working days to process and register the transfer.
- Upon registration, the seller’s bond is cancelled, the purchaser’s bond is registered and the property is registered in the name of the purchaser, all simultaneously.
- Guarantees take 72 hours to pay funds. Proceeds and agent’s commission will then be paid.
- Refunds are done by the council. We can refer you to a consultant to arrange your refund, and close the account on your behalf.
While the transfer process follows an extensive series of stages the time period involved may vary considerably. Generally the following applies:
- Cash transaction may take up to six weeks
- A transfer involving a bond may take up to three months, this includes bond approval.
Antenuptial Contracts
Planning forever? Secure Your Future, Together.
An antenuptial agreement is not about "if" things go wrong, but about how things go right - for both of you.
Congratulations on your engagement! As you plan your beautiful wedding and dream of a lifetime together, it's natural to think about your shared future. An Antenuptial Contract isn't just a legal document; it's a foundation for open communication, mutual respect and financial clarity before you say "I Do".
Key Benefits - Why You Need an Antenuptial Contract
- Clarity & Peace of Mind: Define what belongs to whom, ensuring financial harmony throughout your marriage.
- Protect Your Assets: Safeguard pre-marital assets, businesses, and inheritances for both partners.
- Prevent Future Disputes: Proactively address potential financial complexities, avoiding misunderstandings down the line.
- Empower Your Partnership: It's a joint decision that shows foresight and a commitment to a secure future, together.
- Tailored to Your Love Story: We craft agreements that reflect your unique circumstances and aspirations.
- It focuses on security, peace of mind, and a strong foundation rather than the negative aspects of divorce.
Don't leave your future to chance. At Nel Attorneys, we understand that every couple's journey is unique. We provide discreet, empathetic, and expert guidance to help you create an Antenuptial Contract that truly reflects your shared vision and protects what matters most to you both.
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Deceased Estates
When a person dies and leaves property, such an estate must be administered and distributed in terms of the deceased’s will and, in the absence of a valid will, in terms of the Intestate Succession Act. A certain procedure has to be followed in this regard, which procedure is prescribed in the Administration of Estates Act.
In the event of the deceased’s estate being worth less than R250,000.00 such an estate may be reported to the Magistrate’s Office in the region where the deceased resided for the last six months of his life. Should the estate however be worth more than R250,000.00 or should the deceased have left a valid will, the estate has to be reported to the Master of the High Court. For this purpose you require the services of an attorney.
The surviving spouse or nearest relative of the deceased must report the estate to the Master of the High Court within a period of 14 days after the death of the deceased. The Master of the High Court will appoint an Executor to administer your estate.
How can we assist?
We have the skill and expertise to assist you with the preparation of the necessary reporting documents and to attend to the administration of the estate.
Should we be appointed as the executor of your estate in your will we will be familiar with the directions in your will and we will have general information of your family affairs and be in a position to wind up your estate and attend to the registration of transfer of any fixed property. We also have specialised legal knowledge of the administration process. The death of a loved one is always a traumatic experience and after the funeral, when the affairs of
the deceased have to be sorted out, the agony and bereavement can be dragged out even longer if the estate of the deceased is not wound-up speedily, professionally and efficiently.
Please allow us to assist you during this extremely difficult time.
Notarial services
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Bond Registration
We are on both the bond registration and cancellation panels of Firstrand Bank Limited and Standard Bank.
Registration Process - Transfers and Bonds
