Diana Vorster Inc

13/10/2026

Estate Matters | Buying a property from a deceased estate

People often assume that buying a property from a deceased estate is a complicated process. In reality, it's important to distinguish between *buying* a property from a deceased estate and *inheriting* one.

When a property is inherited, the estate must first be wound up before the property can be transferred. This can take time.

Buying a property from a deceased estate is much like any other property purchase but with one extra step. And that is that the power of attorney granted to a conveyancer to pass transfer must first be endorsed by the Master before registration can proceed.

Understanding the difference can make the process far less daunting.

01/10/2026

🌸October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.🌸

Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of standing alongside those whose lives have been changed by breast cancer, while encouraging the conversations, screening and early detection that can make a meaningful difference.

At Diana Vorster Inc., we stand with every woman, every family and every community working to raise awareness, offer support and bring hope.

29/09/2026

24/09/2026

Heritage is more than where we come from. It is reflected in the communities we build, the relationships we value and the traditions we carry forward.

This Heritage Day, Diana Vorster Inc. celebrates the rich diversity that shapes South Africa and the shared values that continue to bring us together.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and enjoyable Heritage Day.

22/09/2026

Office Closure - 25 September 2026.

Diana Vorster Inc will be closed on Friday the 25th of September 2026.

If any timing is sensitive, please reach out in advance so that arrangements can be made accordingly.

Should anything require urgent attention, Diana can be reached on 082 829 3547.

16/09/2026

Our ‘Language of Property’ series explains the terms you'll come across when buying or selling property.

Today: Transfer Costs

TRANSFER COSTS ARE THE TOTAL COSTS involved in transferring ownership of a property into your name. These costs may include conveyancing fees, Deeds Office charges, F**A and administrative costs and, where applicable, transfer duty.

Transfer duty is often confused with transfer costs, but it is only one component of them. A TRANSFER DUTY IS A TAX PAYABLE TO SARS on qualifying property purchases and only applies to properties valued above R1 210 000. If the purchase price falls below that threshold, no transfer duty is payable, although the other transfer costs still apply.

Interestingly, the Afrikaans terms make the distinction clearer: Oordragskoste (transfer costs) and Hereregte (transfer duty).

Diana Vorster Inc. is a bespoke conveyancing law firm located in the heart of Gqeberha with a national reach, where property transfers are handled carefully and with a clear sense of order.

10/09/2026

We believe in transparency, and most especially when it comes to our fees.

As soon as we know the purchase price of your property, we can provide you with a clear breakdown of your transfer costs, including our conveyancing fee. You'll know exactly what you're paying for and why. To the final cent.

No hidden costs. No terms and conditions. No smoke and mirrors.

Just clear, straightforward information from the outset, based on our professional standards, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Here at Diana Vorster Inc. the well being and success of our interaction with our client is our priority. We aim to provide highly professional legal services in Port Elizabeth.

02/09/2026

Secretary's Day is a reminder that some of the most important contributions in any professional practice are often the quietest ones. It is the reassuring voice on the phone, the attention to detail that keeps matters moving and the calm presence that clients come to rely on.

At Diana Vorster Inc., Secretary's Day is an opportunity to recognise our conveyancing paralegals, Uschke and Linda. Diana often refers to them as her right hand and left hand, a reflection of the trust she places in them and the invaluable role they play in serving our clients with professionalism, care and dedication.

Happy Secretary's Day, Uschke and Linda. 🌷Thank you for everything you do.

26/08/2026

Some of the most important work we do is the work our clients never see. Every document is checked. Every detail is verified. Every signature, date and supporting document has the potential to affect a property transfer.

Meticulousness isn't about perfectionism. It's about protecting our clients, reducing unnecessary delays and ensuring that every matter receives the attention it deserves.

It's why we're unapologetically meticulous.

Diana Vorster Inc. is a bespoke conveyancing law firm located in the heart of Gqeberha with a national reach, where property transfers are handled carefully and with a clear sense of order.

18/08/2026

Correcting the Record | "We got married while living overseas, so we know how we're married."

For many years, the law generally looked to the husband's country of domicile to determine how a couple married overseas was regarded in South Africa. A recent court judgment has changed that position.

If you're selling property, don't assume the legal status of your marriage is what you've always believed it to be. Whether you're married in or out of community of
property can affect who needs to sign transfer documents and whether a property can be sold.

If you were married outside South Africa, it's worth checking before your property goes on the market. A short conversation with us now can prevent delays later.