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We practise primarily in the areas of property developments and structures, legislative and regulatory advice, corporate property finance and banking, conveyancing, and various notarial services.

Our Conveyancing Experts

Our Conveyancing Experts

Candice Cellini

Director
Melrose
candice@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 713 7761

Wilco Hefer

Director
Melrose
wilco@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 601 4822

Caroline Leppan

Director
Melrose
caroline@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
083 454 9837

Dave Pennington

Director
Melrose
dave@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 323 4856

Jaco Lötter

Director
Mossel Bay
Jaco@tcinc.co.za
044 220 0240
083 600 4903

Lebogang Sekete

Associate
Melrose
lebogang@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 678 3328

Natania Holtzhausen

Director
Melrose
natania@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
076 145 6211

Reneilwe Mokone

Director
Melrose
reneilwe@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 674 9906

Candice Cellini

Director
Melrose
candice@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 713 7761

Caroline Leppan

Director
Melrose
caroline@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
083 454 9837

Dave Pennington

Director
Melrose
dave@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 323 4856

Jaco Lötter

Director
Mossel Bay
Jaco@tcinc.co.za
044 220 0240
083 600 4903

Lebogang Sekete

Associate
Melrose
lebogang@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 678 3328

Natania Holtzhausen

Director
Melrose
natania@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
076 145 6211

Reneilwe Mokone

Director
Melrose
reneilwe@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
071 674 9906

Wilco Hefer

Director
Melrose
wilco@tcinc.co.za
011 880 6695
082 601 4822

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As property transactions increasingly rely on electronic communication, buyers and sellers are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines... simple, effective steps to help protect against digital threats during the buying and selling process.

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Movables vs Fixtures: Understanding Property Attachments in Real Estate Sales

07 July 2025
In property transactions, a recurring point of confusion arises around whether certain items - like satellite dishes, bathroom mirrors, or... bar stools - should remain with the property after a sale or be removed by the seller. The issue often hinges on the legal classification of such items as either movables or fixtures, a distinction that can significantly impact the outcome of a sale.
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