PROPERTY RELATED ARTICLES

The Promise of Free Property Valuations Estate agents across South Africa offer free property valuations as a standard service. It sounds like a great deal - expert insight into your property's worth at no cost. But before you rely on a free valuation for important decisions, it's worth understanding what you're actually getting and what the limitations are. How Free Estate Agent Valuations Work When an estate agent offers to value your property, here's what typically...

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Why Property Sales History Matters Every time a property changes hands in South Africa, the transaction is recorded at the Deeds Office. This creates a permanent record of ownership changes, sale prices, and registration dates stretching back decades. Accessing this sales history provides invaluable insights for buyers, sellers, and investors. What Property Sales History Reveals For Buyers What the seller paid: Knowing the current owner...

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What is a Sectional Title Scheme? Sectional title is a form of property ownership that allows individuals to own a section (unit) within a larger development, while sharing ownership of common property with other owners. This includes apartments, townhouse complexes, retirement villages, and many modern housing developments. Each sectional title development is registered as a "scheme" at the Deeds Office, with individual units registered as "sections" within that scheme. ...

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The Waiting Game: Understanding Property Transfer Timelines You've signed the offer to purchase, paid your deposit, and now you're wondering: how long until the property is officially yours? Property transfer in South Africa involves multiple steps and parties, and understanding the timeline helps manage expectations during what can feel like an agonisingly slow process. Average Property Transfer Timeline A typical property transfer takes between 8 to 12 weeks...

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Has Your Company Been Deregistered by CIPC? If your company has been deregistered by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) for failing to file annual returns, you're not alone. Thousands of South African companies face deregistration each year. The good news is that reinstatement is possible, but you'll need to provide specific documentation, including proof of property ownership or non-ownership. Why CIPC Requires Property Ownership Proof When rei...

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Understanding Property Identification in South Africa If you've ever looked at your rates bill, title deed, or building plan approval, you've likely seen a reference to an "erf number." But what exactly is an erf number, and why is it so important for property transactions in South Africa? What is an Erf Number? An erf number is the unique identifier assigned to a piece of land within a township or suburb. The word "erf" comes from the Afrikaans word for "plot" or "ya...

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Why Would You Need to Find a Property Owner? There are many legitimate reasons why you might need to find out who owns a property in South Africa. Perhaps you've spotted your dream home but there's no "For Sale" sign. Maybe you need to contact a neighbour about a boundary dispute, or you're an investor looking for off-market opportunities. Whatever your reason, the good news is that property ownership in South Africa is public information. All property transactions are recorde...

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myDeedSearch has been around for several years and is well known for providing comprehensive property and deeds information for South Africa. In recent years, we’ve noticed quite a few competitors entering the market, offering similar services. Competition is a good thing for South African consumers. More options mean better innovation, more competitive pricing, and gr...

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At its core, Gross Current Replacement Cost (GCRC) is the estimated cost of replacing an asset or property with one of the same quality, construction, and operational utility. This valuation is essential for accurately determining insurance or re-insurance premiums for both personal and business assets. Understanding GCRC ...

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Introducing Our New Replacement Valuation Service on MyDeedSearch.co.za At MyDeedSearch.co.za, we are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our Replacement Valuation Service—a game-changing solution designed to provide accurate property replacement cost estimates. Whe...

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