Disclaimer

Last updated: 14 March 2026

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the Pretoria Transfer Guide website ("Website") and its tools. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.

1. Not legal advice

The information, guides, articles, tools, and calculators on this Website are provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Website or any of its tools.

Property transactions are legally significant events with binding consequences. Every property transaction is unique, and the application of law to your specific facts may differ from the general information provided on this Website. You should always consult a qualified South African attorney before signing any property-related document or making any decision based on information obtained from this Website.

2. Tool limitations

The OTP Creator, Lease Agreement Creator, and other document-generation tools on this Website produce template documents based on standard inputs. These tools have the following known limitations:

• Standard transactions only: The tools are designed for standard residential freehold property transactions. They are not suitable for sectional title sales, agricultural land, commercial property, or transactions involving trusts, companies, or deceased estates without professional review.
• No personalisation: The tools generate documents based on the information you input. They do not take into account the specific circumstances, risks, or dynamics of your transaction.
• No review of your inputs: We do not review, verify, or validate the information you enter. Errors in your inputs will result in errors in the generated document.
• Legal currency: While we make reasonable efforts to update our tools to reflect changes in South African law, we cannot guarantee that every document is current at the time you generate it. Laws, regulations, and government fee tariffs change periodically.
• Professional review recommended: We strongly recommend that all documents generated by our tools be reviewed by a qualified South African attorney before being signed by either party.

3. Calculator accuracy

The Transfer Cost Calculator and Bond Cost Calculator provide indicative estimates only. Actual costs may differ due to:

• Changes to SARS transfer duty brackets after the date shown on the calculator;
• Differences between the guideline tariffs used and the actual fees charged by your chosen attorney;
• Municipal rates clearance costs, body corporate levies, and other transaction-specific disbursements that vary by property and municipality;
• Bond costs that depend on the specific bank and bond amount, which may differ from guideline estimates;
• Rounding and approximations in the calculation methodology.

Always obtain a detailed, itemised quote from your conveyancing attorney before budgeting for a transaction.

4. Accuracy of information

We make every effort to ensure the information on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information. South African property law, tax law, and regulatory requirements change over time. Always verify critical information with a qualified professional.

5. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage — including financial loss, legal liability, or consequential damages — arising from:

• Your reliance on any information, guide, or calculator on this Website;
• Your use of any document generated by our tools;
• Any error, omission, or inaccuracy in our content or tools; or
• Any failure to seek independent legal advice before signing a document or entering into a transaction.

6. Seek professional advice

We encourage every person involved in a property transaction to seek professional legal advice from a qualified South African conveyancing attorney. Our tools are designed to inform and educate — not to replace professional legal counsel.

If you would like to speak with a Pretoria conveyancing attorney about your specific transaction, contact us for a free, obligation-free consultation.