Make sure your deal is safe

04 August 2009 - 02:00
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Elizabeth Senyarelo 's house in Emdeni ,soweto. The house was sold by unknown  criminal to Mafikizolo's member . Pic: ANTONIO MUCHAVE . 23/07/2009. © Sowetan.
Elizabeth Senyarelo 's house in Emdeni ,soweto. The house was sold by unknown criminal to Mafikizolo's member . Pic: ANTONIO MUCHAVE . 23/07/2009. © Sowetan.

HOW to ensure the house you own is the house you bought.

HOW to ensure the house you own is the house you bought.

It is important to confirm that the agency you are working with is registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board. This will ensure that losses of the buyer or seller are covered

Use the services of a conveyancer, legal firm that specialises in property ownership, to compile the paperwork and offer to purchase.

Buyer and seller must sign all legal documents.

Lodge the new title deed with the deeds office.