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The Instalment Sale Solution
A practical look at instalment sale agreements as an alternative approach to property transactions in South Africa.
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Property • Commercial • Conveyancing
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Founded in 1997, Bert Smith Incorporated has provided trusted legal advice to individuals, businesses, property developers and investors across South Africa for nearly three decades with offices in Brooklyn, Pretoria and Centurion.
From residential property transfers to complex commercial transactions, our experienced legal team combines technical excellence with practical commercial understanding to deliver solutions that protect your interests and support your long-term success.
Whether you are buying your first home, expanding your property portfolio or developing commercial projects, we are committed to making every legal process as efficient, transparent and stress-free as possible.
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Bert Smith remains committed to delivering practical, commercially sound legal advice while maintaining the highest professional standards and building lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and the broader property industry.
Founded in 1997, Bert Smith is a leading South African property and commercial law attorney with more than 29 years' experience advising property developers, investors, financial institutions and private clients on complex commercial property transactions and strategic legal matters.
Our experience enables us to identify risks early, anticipate challenges and deliver efficient solutions that save our clients time and unnecessary costs.
We understand that every legal matter has commercial implications. Our advice is therefore not limited to legislation alone — we consider business objectives, investment outcomes, financial risks and long-term value.
Whether acting for a private buyer or a national property developer, we focus on achieving practical, commercially sound outcomes.
Many of our clients have trusted us with their legal affairs for years. We believe lasting relationships are built through honest communication, responsiveness and delivering on our commitments.
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Property transactions often involve banks, estate agents, municipalities, developers, valuers and government departments. Our experienced team coordinates every aspect of the transaction, ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders while keeping clients informed throughout the process.
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From receiving the signed Offer to Purchase through to final registration, our experienced conveyancing team manages every stage of the transfer process with precision, transparency and clear communication.
We receive the signed Offer to Purchase (OTP), request FICA documents from both parties, and formally open the transfer file.
Our team drafts transfer documents, requests municipal rates clearances, coordinates bond cancellations, and secures guarantees from the banks.
Documents are lodged simultaneously at the Deeds Office, where they undergo examination before formal registration of ownership.
We notify all parties of successful registration, release the finances, and deliver the post-registration documentation to finalise the transaction.
A practical look at instalment sale agreements as an alternative approach to property transactions in South Africa.
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