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Newsflash | The North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Pretoria confirms December 2024 working arrangements

The North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Pretoria has confirmed its December 2024 working arrangements in anticipation of its closure over the festive season.

According to the details of a notice issued by the Acting Registrar of Deeds: North Gauteng, please note the following dates for matters lodged at the North Gauteng Deeds Registry:

    • The Deeds Registry will close to clients and the public on Tuesday, 24th December 2024 at 10h00 and re-open on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
    • Double executions will take place on Thursday, 12th December, Friday, 13th December, Thursday, 19th December, and Friday, 20th December 2024 to accommodate closures.
    • Conveyancers are encouraged to lodge their deeds and documents before Wednesday, 11th December 2024. Any deeds and documents lodged after this date are not guaranteed to register in 2024.
    • The cut-off date for lodgements is Monday, 23rd December 2024.
    • Automatic rejections will be temporarily suspended until Tuesday, 7th January 2025 to allow deeds to remain ‘on prep’ from Tuesday, 17th December 2024.

At STBB, we endeavour to ensure that your transaction is registered on your selected date. As such, we are diligently liaising with all other role-players whose closing dates may differ.

For further information or assistance, contact your dedicated conveyancer or paralegal. Alternatively, email us at info@stbb.co.za.

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