Property Law and Conveyancing

Why is Conveyancing Services Important?

Conveyancing refers to the legal process of transferring property ownership from one party to another. It involves complex legal and financial procedures that require experienced legal guidance to protect your interests.

At MBAT Attorneys, we provide comprehensive conveyancing services, ensuring all transactions are legally binding, compliant, and executed efficiently.

Property Transactions & Transfers

We facilitate smooth and legally compliant property transactions, assisting with:

  • Residential & Commercial Property Sales – Drafting and reviewing sale agreements to protect buyers and sellers
  • Mortgage Bond Registrations – Assisting with home loans and mortgage applications, including liaising with banks
  • Deeds Registration & Transfer of Ownership – Ensuring secure and accurate transfer of property at the Deeds Office
  • Title Deed Searches & Updates – Conducting title deed investigations to confirm ownership history and restrictions

Why is this important?

Property transactions require legal accuracy to avoid disputes, financial loss, or delays in ownership transfer.

Property Development

For developers and investors, our team provides legal support in all aspects of property development, including:

  • Township Establishment – Legal structuring and facilitation of new residential or commercial developments
  • Sectional Title Developments – Assistance with Sectional Title Schemes, drafting rules and obtaining approvals

Why is this important?

Property developers must ensure legal compliance to avoid project delays or disputes.

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Servitudes & Land Rights

We assist with the legal establishment and registration of servitudes, ensuring landowners retain necessary rights and avoid future disputes.

  • Personal Servitudes – Rights that grant specific individuals use of another’s property (e.g., usufruct)
  • Praedial Servitudes – Legal rights that benefit a property, such as right of way for access to roads.
  • Utility Servitudes – Legal registration of servitudes for electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure

Why is this important?

Servitudes must be legally registered to prevent property access disputes and ensure proper land use rights.

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Foreign Property Ownership in South Africa

We provide experienced legal advice for non-residents looking to buy, sell, or invest in South African property.

  • Foreign Investment Compliance – Ensuring non-residents adhere to South African property laws
  • Mortgage Bond Applications for Foreigners – Registering home loans for international buyers
  • Tax Implications & Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – Advising on foreign property ownership tax obligations

Why is this important?

Foreign property ownership is regulated in South Africa. Non-compliance with exchange control laws can result in serious legal complications.

Mortgage Bond Registration & Compliance

We provide specialised legal services for bond registration and compliance in collaboration with major South African banks and financial institutions.

  • Bond Registration & Cancellation – Assisting with registering new bonds or cancelling existing during property sales
  • Legal Due Diligence – Background checks on property ownership, restrictions, and compliance
  • Notarial Bonds – Securing loans with movable property as collateral
  • Compliance with Financial Institutions – Ensuring adherence to lender requirements and FICA regulations

Why is this important?

Bond registration requires legal verification to protect borrowers and lenders from financial risk.

Lease Agreements & Evictions

We offer comprehensive legal support for landlords and tenants, ensuring legally binding lease agreements and fair eviction processes.

  • Drafting & Reviewing Lease Agreements – Enforceable lease contracts for residential and commercial properties
  • Eviction Notices & Legal Proceedings – Assisting landlords with legally compliant evictions under the Rental Housing Act and PIE Act
  • Rental Dispute Resolution – Mediating landlord-tenant disputes to avoid costly litigation

Why is this important?

Lease agreements must be legally sound to prevent disputes, financial loss, and unlawful evictions.

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Why Choose MBAT Attorneys for Conveyancing?

  • Extensive Property Law Knowledge – Our experienced attorneys ensure compliance with South African property laws.
  • Seamless & Efficient Transactions – We streamline the legal process to reduce delays and avoid complications.
  • Regular Client Updates – Weekly progress reports for buyers, sellers, estate agents, and developers.
  • Industry Network – Partnerships with banks, real estate agencies, developers, and government bodies.
  • Transparent Legal Fees – We provide upfront cost estimates for every transaction.

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Whether you’re buying, selling, or developing property, MBAT Attorneys ensures a smooth, secure, and legally compliant transaction.

Contact Us Today to schedule a consultation with our experienced conveyancing attorneys.

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