Professional, Committed, always.

Who We are

 

Mpho Titus


Mpho Titus completed his LLB degree in 2004 at the University of the Witwatersrand. He then commenced his articles at Deneys Reitz Attorneys in 2005 and was admitted as an Attorney in January 2007. He thereafter worked in a niche firm in Johannesburg for a short period before joining FirstRand Bank Ltd as a Legal Advisor. He would spend almost 4 years there whereafter, in January of 2011, he commenced his pupillage at the Durban Bar. In 2012 he became a member of the KwaZulu Natal Society of Advocates but returned to the side bar in May of 2013, joining Macgregor Erasmus Attorneys as a partner. In 2022, Mpho who is also an admitted conveyancer and notary public , started Titus Attorneys Inc.

 

An Introduction

At Titus Attorneys we strive to do all that we can to ensure that at the end of the conveyancing transaction you leave feeling satisfied. As a small company we can only achieve this by being fully dedicated to every transaction and by treating each and every client with the respect that they deserve.

 

 

Our Conveyancing Process


At Titus Attorneys Inc, we follow a step-by-step approach to ensure a smooth and efficient conveyancing process.

 

 

Our process includes:

 

Step 1

  • Transfer Attorney receives the Offer to Purchase Agreement. The Seller and Purchaser are contact and various documents and information are requested from both parties, including FICA documents.
     

Step 2

Transfer Attorney requests the title deed and discharge figures from the current bondholder

 

Step 3

  • Bond Cancellation Attorney is instructed by the current bondholder
  • Bond registration Attorneys is instructed by the Bank

 

Step 4

  • Bond Attorney writes to the transfer attorneys advising the amount available for guarantees
  • Cancellation Attorneys write to the transfer attorneys advising of the amount required to cancel the existing bond.

 

Step 5

  • Transfer Attorney prepares the transfer documents, applies for rates and levy clearance certificates from the Municipality or Managing Agents
  • Transfer Attorney requests the guarantee from the bond registration attorneys

 

Step 6

  • Transfer Attorney requests all parties to sign transfer documents and payment of transfer costs
  • Bond Attorney requests purchaser to sign bond documents and pay bond registration costs

 

Step 7

  • Transfer Attorney receives costs and attends to payment of transfer duty to SARS
  • Transfer Attorney receives the transfer duty receipt from SARS

 
Step 8

  • Pay Rates/Levy Assessment (Seller liable for such payment)

 

Step 9

  • Transfer attorney receives guarantees from bond registration attorneys and provides same to the Bond Cancellation Attorney

 

Step 10

  • Transfer attorney receives rates clearance certificate and levy clearance certificate

 

Step 11

  • Cancellation attorney should be ready to lodge at this point
  • Transfer attorney should be ready to lodge at this point

 

Step 12

  • Bond Attorney awaits proceed from the Bank to proceed with lodgement
  • Cancellation Attorney awaits proceed from the Bank to proceed with lodgement
  • Bank turnaround time for both the above is between 7-10 working days

 

Step 13

  • The transfer attorney, bond attorney and cancellation attorney arrange simultaneous lodgement of the documents in the Deeds Office.

 

Step 14

  • Once lodged, the documents will be examined between 7-10 working days and the matter will then come up for “prep”

 

Step 15

  • Matter is on “Prep”. All attorneys are required to advise the Deeds Office to proceed with registration (usually the next working day)

 

Step 16

  • Matter is Registered in the Deeds Office.

 

Step 17

  • Guarantees are paid out and received into the transferring attorney account. Final accounts and payments to all parties is finalised. 

 

 

 

Why Choose Us?


At Titus Attorneys Inc, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and personalized service. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome in their conveyancing transactions. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you.