Conveyancing

Your Property Transaction, Handled with Care

What is Conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring legal ownership of real estate from one person or entity to another. In Zimbabwe, property transfers are strictly governed by the Deeds Registries Act and require a registered Conveyancer: a qualified legal practitioner who has passed specialized conveyancing examinations and holds a valid practicing certificate.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, registering a mortgage bond, transferring property within a family, or managing property from the diaspora, conveyancing ensures that title deeds are securely and lawfully registered with the Deeds Registry.

Key Legal Requirements

Under Zimbabwean law, only a registered Conveyancer is legally authorized to draft title deeds, prepare mortgage bond documents, and lodge transfer papers with the Registrar of Deeds.

Our Core Conveyancing Service

Property Transfers & Title Deeds

  • Residential & Commercial Sales: Agreement of Sale drafting, title searches, and complete transfer execution.
  • Family & Donation Transfers: Property transfers between spouses, family members, or family trusts.
  • Replacement Title Deeds: Formal applications for lost or damaged original Title Deeds (Deeds of Transfer).

Mortgage Bonds & Finance

  • Mortgage Bond Registration: Securing financial loans against real estate for banks and private lenders.
  • Bond Cancellations: Registering formal bond releases once property loans are fully settled.
  • Notarial Bonds: Legal encumbrances over movable assets for commercial security.

Subdivisions & Sectional Titles

  • Land Subdivisions & Consolidations: Splitting larger properties or combining multiple title deeds.
  • Sectional Title Schemes: Establishing body corporate frameworks and registering multi-unit developments.
  • Servitudes & Caveats: Registration of rights of way, utility servitudes, and legal caveats at the Deeds Registry.

Title Deed Validation & Securitisation

In line with Zimbabwe's new title deed validation and securitisation requirements, our conveyancing team guides clients through submitting existing title deeds for verification and replacement under the Deeds Registries Regulations, 2025 (SI 76 of 2025).

  • Reviewing existing title deeds and supporting documentation
  • Preparing and submitting applications for validation and securitisation
  • Conducting necessary Deeds Registry searches and verification
  • Advising on documentation required where deeds are lost, damaged, or contain discrepancies
  • Liaising with the Deeds Registry throughout the validation process
  • Advising property owners on compliance with the new title deed requirements

When Should You Contact a Conveyancer?

  • Contact us before signing an Agreement of Sale to ensure the terms, payment structures, and title conditions are legally sound.

  • When securing a mortgage from a bank or financial institution, or clearing an existing bond upon final payment.

  • Transferring property from a deceased estate to designated beneficiaries or surviving spouses.

  • Dividing land, registering sectional title schemes, or applying for consolidated title deeds.

We pride ourselves on keeping our clients informed at every stage of the process. You will always know where your matter stands, what is  happening next, and what is needed from you.