[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guides":3},[4,21,37,47,57,66,76,85,95],{"id":5,"uid":6,"site":7,"slug":8,"title":9,"excerpt":10,"body":11,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":14,"meta_description":10,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":18,"created_at":19,"updated_at":20},8,"bbdb1b7f-8064-ead6-8386-3c4bb0f205c3","deedscheck","what-is-a-title-deed","What is a Title Deed in South Africa?","A title deed is the official legal document that proves ownership of property in South Africa. Learn what it contains and why it matters.","\u003Cp>A title deed is the most important document in South African property law. It is the official record that proves who owns a specific piece of land or property.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What Does a Title Deed Contain?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Every title deed includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Property description\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the erf number, township, and extent (size) of the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Owner details\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the full name and identity number of the registered owner(s)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Transfer details\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the date the property was transferred and the deed number\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conditions\u003C\u002Fstrong> — any restrictions or conditions registered against the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bonds\u003C\u002Fstrong> — any mortgage bonds registered over the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Where Are Title Deeds Kept?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>All title deeds in South Africa are registered and stored at one of the 11 Deeds Registries across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to Get a Copy\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You can obtain a copy of any title deed through a deeds search. DeedsCheck makes this process simple — search for any property and order a report.\u003C\u002Fp>","Guides",null,"What is a Title Deed in South Africa? — DeedsCheck","Article","published",false,0,"2026-03-27 07:56:13","2026-04-16 07:58:04",{"id":22,"uid":23,"site":24,"slug":25,"title":26,"excerpt":27,"body":28,"category":29,"tags":13,"meta_title":30,"meta_description":31,"schema_type":32,"status":16,"featured":33,"sort_order":34,"created_at":35,"updated_at":36},6,"68b0fb33-3b5d-2158-16c2-61070373c9cf","deedsweb","buying-property-sa","Buying Property in South Africa — A Complete Guide","Everything you need to know about buying property in South Africa, from making an offer to registration at the deeds office.","\u003Ch2>The property buying process in South Africa\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Buying property in SA follows a well-defined process. Here's what happens from offer to ownership.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 1: Make an offer to purchase\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You sign an Offer to Purchase (OTP) with the seller. This is a binding contract once accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 2: Bond application\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you need a mortgage, apply through your bank or a bond originator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 3: Conveyancing\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A conveyancing attorney handles the legal transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 4: Transfer and registration\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The attorney lodges the transfer documents at the relevant \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdeeds-offices\">deeds office\u003C\u002Fa>. Once the Registrar of Deeds is satisfied, the property is registered in your name.\u003C\u002Fp>","guides","Buying Property in South Africa — Complete Guide","Step-by-step guide to buying property in South Africa. From offer to purchase through to deeds office registration.","HowTo",true,1,"2026-04-14 06:10:16","2026-04-16 05:25:37",{"id":38,"uid":39,"site":7,"slug":40,"title":41,"excerpt":42,"body":43,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":44,"meta_description":42,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":45,"created_at":46,"updated_at":20},10,"49199d9d-7e9c-0b3d-dfc2-cc7e9c7e3780","understanding-erf-numbers","Understanding Erf Numbers in South Africa","Every property in South Africa has a unique erf number. Here is what it means and how to find yours.","\u003Cp>An erf number is the unique identifier assigned to a piece of land in a proclaimed township in South Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What is an Erf?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The word \"erf\" comes from the Afrikaans word for a plot of land. In the deeds registry, every property within a township is assigned a sequential erf number.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How Erf Numbers Work\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf number is always linked to a township. For example, \"Erf 1960, Durbanville\" refers to a specific plot. The combination of erf number AND township makes it unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Where to Find Your Erf Number\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>On your title deed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>On your municipal rates account\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Through a DeedsCheck property search\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Portions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>When an erf is subdivided, each piece gets a portion number. Portion 0 refers to the original undivided erf.\u003C\u002Fp>","Understanding Erf Numbers in South Africa — DeedsCheck",2,"2026-03-29 07:56:13",{"id":48,"uid":49,"site":7,"slug":50,"title":51,"excerpt":52,"body":53,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":54,"meta_description":52,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":55,"created_at":56,"updated_at":20},12,"96a7ec3c-4f57-cdd6-7eaa-ac13d5a6cc39","property-transfer-process","Property Transfer Process in South Africa","When property changes hands, a formal transfer process takes place. Here is how it works.","\u003Cp>A property transfer is the legal process of changing ownership from one person to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Transfer Process\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sale agreement\u003C\u002Fstrong> — buyer and seller sign\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bond approval\u003C\u002Fstrong> — bank approves financing\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conveyancer appointed\u003C\u002Fstrong> — attorney handles the transfer\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>FICA compliance\u003C\u002Fstrong> — identification documents\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lodging at Deeds Office\u003C\u002Fstrong> — documents lodged\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Registration\u003C\u002Fstrong> — transfer registered (2-3 weeks)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Costs\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Transfer costs include transfer duty, conveyancing fees, and Deeds Office fees.\u003C\u002Fp>","Property Transfer Process in South Africa — DeedsCheck",4,"2026-03-31 07:56:13",{"id":58,"uid":59,"site":7,"slug":60,"title":61,"excerpt":62,"body":63,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":64,"meta_description":62,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":22,"created_at":65,"updated_at":20},14,"64e07f71-4e0c-21af-160c-7f308dac669b","sectional-title-vs-freehold","Sectional Title vs Freehold Property","Understanding the key differences between sectional title and freehold ownership.","\u003Cp>Two main forms of property ownership exist in South Africa: freehold and sectional title.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Freehold\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You own the land and everything on it. Registered as an erf.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Sectional Title\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You own a unit within a larger scheme plus a share of common property.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Key Differences\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Body Corporate\u003C\u002Fstrong> — sectional titles have one, freehold does not\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Levies\u003C\u002Fstrong> — monthly levies for sectional title\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Alterations\u003C\u002Fstrong> — need body corporate approval\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Insurance\u003C\u002Fstrong> — body corporate insures the building\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Sectional Title vs Freehold Property — DeedsCheck","2026-04-02 07:56:13",{"id":67,"uid":68,"site":7,"slug":69,"title":70,"excerpt":71,"body":72,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":73,"meta_description":71,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":74,"created_at":75,"updated_at":20},15,"96fff1b4-d95e-69de-ab73-cd0661555f7c","what-is-a-property-bond","What is a Property Bond (Mortgage)?","A bond is how most South Africans finance property purchases. Here is what you need to know.","\u003Cp>A bond (mortgage) is a loan from a bank secured against your property.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How Bonds Are Registered\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The bond is registered at the Deeds Registry against your property as an endorsement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Bond Information\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The registry records the bond amount, bondholder, registration date, and bond number.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Checking for Bonds\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You can check if a property has bonds through a DeedsCheck property report.\u003C\u002Fp>","What is a Property Bond (Mortgage)? — DeedsCheck",7,"2026-04-03 07:56:13",{"id":77,"uid":78,"site":7,"slug":79,"title":80,"excerpt":81,"body":82,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":83,"meta_description":81,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":48,"created_at":84,"updated_at":20},20,"24f5accb-fe8a-2574-2afc-b4f8ce60de78","how-conveyancing-works","How Conveyancing Works","Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property. A conveyancer is required for every transaction.","\u003Cp>A conveyancer is an attorney who handles property transactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Responsibilities\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Preparing transfer documents\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>FICA compliance\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Rates clearance certificates\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Lodging at Deeds Office\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Timeline\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A typical transfer takes 8-12 weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>","How Conveyancing Works — DeedsCheck","2026-04-08 07:56:13",{"id":86,"uid":87,"site":7,"slug":88,"title":89,"excerpt":90,"body":91,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":92,"meta_description":90,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":93,"created_at":94,"updated_at":20},25,"88b42e61-5eb4-31b0-4833-dfa43d744707","zoning-and-land-use","Understanding Zoning and Land Use","Zoning determines what you can do with a property. Learn about zoning categories.","\u003Cp>Zoning regulates land use — every property falls within a zoning category.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Common Categories\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Residential\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Commercial\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Industrial\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Agricultural\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Mixed Use\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Check zoning with your local municipality before buying.\u003C\u002Fp>","Understanding Zoning and Land Use — DeedsCheck",17,"2026-04-13 07:56:13",{"id":96,"uid":97,"site":7,"slug":98,"title":99,"excerpt":100,"body":101,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":102,"meta_description":100,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":103,"created_at":104,"updated_at":20},27,"4d9ec95d-30f0-d16b-3c6b-e84c6375a0de","municipal-rates","How Municipal Rates Are Calculated","Understanding how your municipal property rates are calculated.","\u003Cp>Rates are a tax based on property value, funding municipal services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Calculation\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Property Value x Rate in the Rand\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Valuations\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Municipalities revalue every 4-5 years. You can object if you disagree.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Rates Clearance\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Required before any property transfer can proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>","How Municipal Rates Are Calculated — DeedsCheck",19,"2026-04-15 07:56:13"]