ABC of Conveyancing, The

Product Details:
Author(s):
Botha, M and
Kilbourn, L
Year Published:
2008
Edition
2nd Edition
Type:
Print | Loose-leaf
Language:
English
About this publication
ABC of Conveyancing deals with all aspects of conveyancing without presupposing any previous knowledge of conveyancing. This loose-leaf work carefully explains all concepts and provides a step by step explanation through the conveyancing process. Apart from numerous examples, each chapter provides an overview of the learning outcome as well as a ‘test yourself’ section. All steps in the conveyancing process are illustrated with samples of documents, forms and precedents.
Content
What conveyancing is about
Immovable property, ownership and real rights
The different faces of property ownership: freehold, leasehold, sectional titles, and others
The South African Deeds Registration System
The law relating to conveyancing
Role-players in the transfer process
Receiving and processing the transfer instruction
Agreements: Terminology, legal principles and practice
Common clauses in a property sale agreement
Deeds office print-outs and deeds searches
The FICA and its implications for conveyancing transactions
Communicating with the role-players at the outset of the transfer
The legal nature of clients
Marriage law and conveyancing
Companies, close corporations, trusts, partnerships
Information and documents required
Monitoring and reporting
Drafting and signing of transfer documents
Managing the finances in the transfer file
Transfer duty and VAT
Rates/levy clearance, beetle and electrical compliance certificates
Introduction to mortgage bonds
Different types of bonds and drafting of bond documents
Finances, lodgment, registration and winding up the file
Cancellation of mortgage bonds
Consumer Protection Act
Brief summary of the National Credit Act from a conveyancing perspective
Interest / Benefit to
Conveyancing secretaries
Paralegals
Mortgage originators
Estate agents
Bank employees working with mortgage bonds and securities
Anyone wanting to learn more about conveyancing