Conveyancing &
Property Law
The Story
Property is where the biggest decisions happen. It is where a business secures its premises, where a family puts down roots, where an investor builds a portfolio, and where a community takes shape. Every one of those decisions carries legal weight — and getting the legal work right is not optional. At Smith Bekwa, conveyancing and property law sit at the heart of what we do. Colleen Smith Bekwa has been practising in this field for more than two decades, and the firm holds panel appointments with some of South Africa’s most significant property funds and institutions. That credential matters — it means that when a JSE-listed fund trusts us with its portfolio transactions, the individual client who walks through our door is getting the same standard of work. We have experience in the property dimensions of Renewable Energy projects — where land rights, servitudes, and access agreements are as important as the energy infrastructure itself.
What We Do
We handle the full spectrum of property transactions: residential and commercial transfers, sale of letting enterprise transactions, commercial sale and purchase agreements, land availability agreements, property due diligence investigations, and immovable asset register audits. We provide legal opinions on complex property matters, and we represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution that arises from property transactions. Our conveyancing and property law practice covers: Residential and commercial property transactions — from straightforward purchases and sales to complex multi-party transfers. Sale of letting enterprise transactions, where a business and the property it operates from are transferred together. Commercial sale and purchase agreements, land availability agreements, and development-related property support. Property management agreements and contract management. Property due diligence investigations and immovable asset register audits, which are essential in any acquisition of consequence. Legal opinions on property transactions, particularly for clients who need clarity before they commit.