04/06/2026
Why does property transfer take so long?
A property transfer is a bit like a relay race. Before registration can happen, a number of role players need to do their part, including the municipality, banks, SARS, estate agents, the Deeds Office, and the attorneys.
Each step depends on the previous one being completed correctly, and many of those processes happen simultaneously behind the scenes.
What often feels like a delay is usually a series of important checks and safeguards designed to ensure that the property is transferred legally, accurately, and without future complications.
In conveyancing, getting it right is just as important as getting it done quickly.