A conveyancer manages the legal transfer process from signed sale agreement to registration. That usually includes checking the agreement, preparing transfer documents, coordinating with the bank and other parties, and guiding the matter through to lodgement and registration.

The timing depends on the finance process, document readiness, compliance certificates, municipal clearance and whether there are any linked transactions or delays. Some matters move quickly, while others take longer if key steps do not happen in the right order.

That will depend on the transaction, but common requirements include identity documents, FICA documents, the signed sale agreement, proof of marital status and any paperwork linked to finance or ownership.

Delays often happen where bond approval is outstanding, guarantees are not issued in time, compliance certificates are missing, municipal matters are unresolved or another linked transaction is holding things up.

Signing the transfer documents is one step in the process. Registration happens later, once all legal and practical requirements have been met and the documents are lodged and registered in the Deeds Office.

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