Quick answer: Sectional title transfers often take longer than freehold because there are extra admin requirements: managing agent documents, levy clearance, scheme rules, and sometimes trustee approvals.
If your transfer is stalling, it’s often not the Deeds Office. It’s sectional title admin that wasn’t started early enough.
Sectional title transfer checklist
- Managing agent contact details confirmed early
- Levy account up to date (or a plan is in place)
- Levy clearance / related certificates requested early
- Scheme rules and conduct rules requested (where needed)
- Trustee documentation and authorisations checked (where applicable)
- Unit details confirmed (section number, scheme name, participation quota where relevant)
- All OTP addenda and special conditions aligned with scheme requirements
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Disclaimer: This article is general information and not legal advice.
Simon Dippenaar
Founder & Managing Partner, SD Law
Attorney Simon Dippenaar has a BBusSc LLB degree and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Cape Town, and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is the founder and director of private legal practice, Simon Dippenaar & Associates, with offices in Cape Town and Gauteng representing South African and international clients.
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