Property Law
A diligent and efficient approach to property law, from your rights to property transfers.
Property Law Services
Proven Experience. Practical Solutions.
We are committed to delivering property law services that are legally sound, commercially sensible, and always aligned with our clients’ goals.
Vermaak Attorneys has a strong track record in resolving complex property disputes, fast-tracking delayed registrations, and successfully assisting foreign nationals in acquiring property in South Africa. Our team is skilled in negotiating favorable terms in high-stakes transactions, and we’ve helped numerous clients protect their property rights from unlawful occupation and local government overreach.
At Vermaak Attorneys, we offer expert legal services in property law, assisting individuals, investors, developers, estate agents, and businesses with all aspects of property transactions, disputes, and regulatory compliance. With offices in Johannesburg and Pretoria, and a client base that extends across South Africa and internationally, we are well-positioned to provide reliable, tailored legal advice in this critical area of law.
Our property law team brings extensive knowledge of real estate legislation, land registration systems, and municipal property frameworks, ensuring that your property-related matters are handled with precision, speed, and full legal compliance.
Our Property Law Services Include:
Conveyancing and Property Transfers
We manage the entire property transfer process, from drafting the deed of sale to lodging transfer documents with the Deeds Office. Our team ensures a smooth, compliant transfer whether you’re buying, selling, or donating residential, commercial, or agricultural property.Lease Agreements and Rental Disputes
We draft, review, and enforce lease agreements for both landlords and tenants, including residential and commercial leases. We also represent clients in eviction proceedings and disputes before the Rental Housing Tribunal and relevant courts.Land Ownership and Title Disputes
We assist clients in resolving disputes involving property boundaries, illegal occupation, adverse possession claims, and unclear or contested title deeds.Sectional Title and Body Corporate Law
We provide legal advice to trustees, managing agents, and owners in sectional title schemes, handling disputes, compliance with the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, and drafting of conduct rules.Property Developments and Subdivisions
Our team advises developers on land use applications, rezoning, subdivision, and consolidation of properties. We help navigate municipal processes, secure development approvals, and draft joint venture agreements and sale-off-plan contracts.Land Claims and Restitution
We represent landowners and claimants in matters arising from the Restitution of Land Rights Act, including claims lodged through the Land Claims Court.Property Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
Before any transaction, we perform comprehensive legal due diligence to uncover title restrictions, zoning limitations, servitudes, and latent encumbrances that could affect your rights.
Property Law FAQs
Property Law deals with the ownership, use, transfer, and leasing of real estate. It includes legal matters related to buying or selling property, title deeds, sectional titles, land disputes, zoning, and evictions.
While it’s not legally required, having a property attorney ensures that your sale or purchase agreement is legally sound, your interests are protected, and all compliance requirements are met throughout the transaction process.
As a property owner, you have the right to use, enjoy, and dispose of your property, subject to local zoning laws, by-laws, and any servitudes or restrictions registered on your title deed. We help you understand and enforce your legal rights.
Yes. We assist both landlords and tenants in matters related to lease agreements, rental disputes, and legal eviction procedures, ensuring compliance with the Rental Housing Act and Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act (PIE).
Boundary disputes often arise due to unclear property lines or encroachments. Vermaak Attorneys can help by reviewing title deeds, surveyor reports, and initiating mediation or legal action to protect your rights.
