PROPERTY RELATED ARTICLES

Now you can track the progress of a property or bond registration at the Deeds Office. Our online property registration tracking service allows you to find out exactly where in the registration process a property is. Too often attorneys keep you in the dark about the progress of the registration. Now you can also keep an eye on the registration process....

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mydeedsearch has been successfully helping expats in Ireland to obtain information from the Deeds Office to aid them in getting housing subsidies in Ireland. Basically the government in Ireland requires you to provide proof that you do not own any property in your land of birth. Trying to get this from the Deeds Office is a near impossible task if you are overseas. We have successfully obtained...

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You can use our service to obtain information about a property. We have a live link into the Deeds Office allowing us to obtain accurate information from the Deeds Office database. We can even provide you with contact information on the registered owner. We are different than other service providers because we can find information on a property no matter what information you give us. You can give us a street address, erf number, ...

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Your Ante Nuptial Contract ("ANC") is one of the most important documents you will sign in your lifetime. Most people don’t understand its importance but basically your ANC governs what will happen to all your assets and liabilities on death or divorce. Where can I get a copy of my Ante Nuptial (Marriage) Contract? Most people don't know this but there are basically 2 places where you can get...

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If you have lost or misplaced your original marriage contract, you can, as with Title Deed Documents, order a copy of a Marriage (Antenuptial) Contract via mydeedsearch.co.za. We will request it on your hehalf from the Deeds Office and deliver it via email. It has never been easier to obtain a copy of your antenuptial contract....

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Over the past few weeks we have seen a steady improvement in the service received from the Deeds Office. Although it is far from what we expect, at least it is going in the right direction. Based on our interactions with the Deeds Office on a regular basis, the following Deeds Offices has the best service (ranked from best to worst) Pretoria Deeds Office Cape Town Deeds Office Bloemfontein Deeds Office Umtata Deeds Office King William's...

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Our reports are easy to understand and interpret but sometimes Deeds Office information are not that obvious. The article aims to exlain our Property Search Report in more detail. There are various types of properties registered at the Deeds Office. They are:
Freehold Properties – A freestanding property with a unique Erf Number, Portion Number and Township. Sectional Schemes – A sectional scheme is usually a complex...

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We have had a few requests from our clients to list the steps a property of bond registration goes through when being registered at the Deeds Office. Deeds Office Tracking (DOTS) is a powerful search allowing you to track the progress of a property or bond registration at the Deeds Office. When a property or bond is registered at the Deeds Office it goes through various stages before being registered. The entire process takes around 21 working days depending on the backlog at...

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When you buy a property, you need to get the title deed transferred into your name. The title deed constitutes proof that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of a conveyancing attorney to help you transfer the Title Deed into your name. You will only become the owner of the property when the Registrar of Deeds signs the transfer. A copy of the title deed is ke...

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The Transfers Report is a flexible, query driven report which details transactional and bond registration information. Transfer reports are usually generated on Township / Suburb but can be as specific as erf or sectional scheme. Search criteria parameters include: Property Type - freehold, sectional title, estate, farm or all Specific Erf Ranges Suburb, Estate, Farm, Street or Sectional Title Sales and / or...

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