Who We Are
Nortje Attorneys have been operating in the Gauteng Region since 2000. We conduct all business in an ethical, professional, and strictly confidential manner.
Gauteng Region Property Law Experts
An Ethical Standard in Conveyancing & Property Law
Operating since 2000, we deliver efficient, fast, and meticulous property transfer services. Guided by premium expertise, bank registrations, and state-of-the-art systems.
- Years of Excellence
- Est. 2000
"Where service matters..."
Nortje Attorneys
Property Registry & Transfers Panelist
Boksburg Head Office
28 Albrecht Road, Sunward Park, Boksburg, Gauteng
RENE NORTJE
Telephone: 011 896 5022
Expertise First
Our firm is backed by seasoned professionals who are perfectly trained for seamless deed registrations and loan documentation.
Bank Panels
Registered on key financial panels across South Africa. Direct system lines with Nedbank, Standard Bank, FNB, and ABSA.
Instant AI Assistant
Ask our server-side Assistant any transfer queries, SARS taxation questions, or notarial procedural concerns.
Our Firm
Our History
Founded in 2000, Nortje Attorneys was built with a vision of bridging the complex mechanics of conveyancing into clear, stress-free, and rapid experiences for South African property developers, estate agents, and private sellers.
Led by René Nortje, whose legal career spans more than two decades, our office has gained client trust by delivering absolute focus and precision on each step of the property registration timeline.
2000
Founded
Valid FFC issued by LPC
The Legal Practice Council has issued a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate to Nortje Attorneys for every consecutive year, since founded in 2000.
Operating Since 2000
Pragmatic Legal Assistance
Expertise & Services
Serving estate agents, real estate developers, private sellers, and business executors with pristine, bulletproof legal operations.
Property Conveyancing
Full-service deeds office processing for residential, agricultural, and commercial developments. Meticulous compilation of purchase contracts, transfer protocols, and rates clearance certification.
Residential Deed transfers
Sectional Title establishments
Subdivisions & Consolidations
Cancellation of Existing Bond
Panel-approved execution for standard banks. Meticulous document assembly, mortgage registration in favor of financiers, and prompt cancellation of older existing bonds upon home payout.
Approved mortgage deed filings
Bank guarantee processing
Cancellations of home loans
Notarial & Matrimonial Law
Execution of elegant marital arrangements, trusts, and deeds requiring verification by an admitted Notary Public officer. Fully compliant matrimonial contract formulation.
Antenuptial Contracts (ANC)
Apostilles & Notarial Authentication
Deeds Office
We specialize in Deeds Office property transfers, mortgage bond registrations, sectional title, bond cancellation registrations, developments, and subdivisions.
Notarial Services
Preparation and formal authentication of Antenuptial Contracts (ANCs) and notarial deeds.
Ethical Conveyancing.
We understand that purchasing or selling a property is one of the most substantial financial investments of your life. Our team takes extensive care to process documentation rigorously, ensuring secure capital transfers and solid legal preservation.
Real-Time Estimation Suite
South African Bond & Transfer Calculator
Calculates official South African conveyancer fees (LSSA Recommended Tariff Guidelines), Deeds Office levies, and SARS Transfer Duty tax.
Transfer Duty Exemption
Properties under R1,200,000 are 100% exempt from Transfer Duty (SARS Tax). Standard attorney conyeyance fees still apply.
Seller Bond Cancellation Details
Seller Charge
* Note: Sellers are generally legally bound to pay bond cancellation fees (approx R7 500 standard) to their respective bank's panel attorneys. This is independent of the buyer's transfer and bond registration costs.
2. Core Costs Breakdown VAT Included @ 15%
Estimated Property Transfer Total
R 71 738,5
Attorney FeesR 35 620,00
Property SearchR 350,00
Postages & PettiesR 2 000,00
Electronic Facilitation FeeR 500,00
Fica identification & verification(per client)R 800,00
VAT (15%)R 5 890,50
Deeds Office FeesR 1 738,00
Deeds Office Lodgment FeeR 52,00
Transfer DutiesR 24 788,00
This is an estimation calculation only and does not include any additional charges for possible exclusive use areas.
Estimated Bond Registration Total
R 50 975,5
Attorney FeesR 35 620,00
Property SearchR 350,00
Postages & PettiesR 2 000,00
Convey CertificateR 1 500,00
Fica identification & verification(per client)R 800,00
Estimate electronic bank charges (various)R 2 500,00
VAT (15%)R 6 415,50
Deeds Office FeesR 1 738,00
Deeds Office Lodgment FeeR 52,00
This is an estimation only and does not include any bank initiation fees (where applicable) and/or the fees payable in respect of Insurance Certificate.
Estimated Grand TotalR 122 714
Verified Panel Registrations
Approved Financial Attorneys
We are panel-registered attorneys with direct lines to South Africa's foremost home loan originators and banks.
Memberships
Nedbank Panel #1735
Standard Bank Panel #5997
Firstrand Bank Panel #2164
Absa Bank Panel #2604
SA Homeloans Approved Panel
HIP Approved Partner
Accomplished Legal Staff
Meet our team delivering refined real estate counsel with decades of legal registration experience.
RN RENE NORTJE
Owner & Principal Attorney
Admitted as an attorney since January 2000. Rene is a seasoned legal professional guiding buyers, sellers, estate agents, and builders through sophisticated transactional transfers and bonds.
Admitted: 2000•B.Proc (RAU)
ZG ZANDRI GROBLER
Conveyancing & Senior Bond Registration Secretary
Employed with the firm for more than 20 years. Zandri provides expert oversight in bond registration procedures and acts as a Commissioner of Oaths.
20+ Years Experience•Bond experience and Commissioner of Oaths
PM PORTIA MHLANGA
Conveyancing & Transfer Secretary
Attending to all transfer matters with 15 years experience, ensuring smooth Deeds Office registrations.
15 Years Experience•Transfer Experience
LM LISA MATTHEWS
Bond Conveyancing Secretary
Attending to bond and cancellation matters with 14 years experience, ensuring rapid processing and outstanding client communication.
14 Years Experience•Bond experience and Cancellations
Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
Discover real testimonials from South African property buyers, sellers, estate developers, and agents who have experienced our pragmatic legal care.
"Rene/ Portia, Thank you for your excellent, professional services with my property transfer. You made the entire process seamless and stress free, Thank you, Best regards, Jeva"
"Nortje Attorneys Thank you for a great service, consistent updates on the progress of both my bond and transfer i loved that alot. Friendly staff, Zandri, Portia and Rene thank you for your excellence."
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND NORTJE ATTORNEYS!! As a property Practitioner, its a pleasure working with a team that is professional, efficient and keeps everyone informed throughout the transfer process. Their excellent communication and dedication makes every transaction run smoothly. Thank you for your outstanding service and support."
"Excellent service from Nortje Attorneys. I was always kept up to date, and very efficient! The property transfer happened quickly and the process was seamless. I would recommend Nortje Attorneys to everyone!"
"Fantastic service, reliable, on the ball, great communication and amazing staff!!!!"
"A note of thanks and appreciation for the prompt and excellent service provided by Nortje Attorneys."
"Thank you to Zandri and Lisa you both were very helpful and kind people who really work fast and efficiently. You are the best in the East Rand."
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Assigned Legal OfficerPortia MhlangaTransfer Secretary
Routing Addressportia@nortjeatt.co.za
Pragmatic Location Details
- 28 Albrecht Road, Sunward Park, Boksburg, East Rand, Gauteng, 1470
- +27 (0)11 896 5022/3
- rene@nortjeatt.co.za
Nortje Attorneys
28 Albrecht Road, Sunward Park, Boksburg
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* Disclaimer: The calculations provided on this portal serve as estimations based on the Law Society recomended guidelines. Actual values subject to SARS adjustment, deeds registry fees amendment, and final verification in the client ledger.