[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"featured":3},[4,22,32,43,53],{"id":5,"uid":6,"site":7,"slug":8,"title":9,"excerpt":10,"body":11,"category":12,"tags":13,"meta_title":14,"meta_description":15,"schema_type":16,"status":17,"featured":18,"sort_order":19,"created_at":20,"updated_at":21},4,"18d0ca14-bd8a-5a59-3c32-51def2405962","deedsweb","cape-town","Cape Town Deeds Office","Everything you need to know about the Cape Town Deeds Registry — areas covered, contact details and how to search.","\u003Ch2>Cape Town Deeds Office\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The Cape Town Deeds Registry is one of 11 deeds offices in South Africa. It handles property registrations for the Western Cape province.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Areas covered\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The Cape Town registry covers all property in the Western Cape, including Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Worcester, and surrounding areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Registry code\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>CPT\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to search Cape Town deeds\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Search any property registered at the Cape Town deeds office instantly on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>","deeds-offices",null,"Cape Town Deeds Office — Registry Guide","Complete guide to the Cape Town Deeds Registry. Areas covered, registry code CPT, and how to search Cape Town property deeds online.","Article","published",true,1,"2026-04-14 06:10:16","2026-04-16 05:25:37",{"id":23,"uid":24,"site":7,"slug":25,"title":26,"excerpt":27,"body":28,"category":29,"tags":13,"meta_title":30,"meta_description":31,"schema_type":16,"status":17,"featured":18,"sort_order":19,"created_at":20,"updated_at":21},5,"746628e8-7a9f-7016-8b75-f417d33f5cd8","erf","What Is an Erf? — South African Property Types","An erf is a piece of land in a proclaimed township. Here's what you need to know about erf numbers and ownership.","\u003Ch2>What is an erf?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf (plural: erven) is the term for a piece of land in a proclaimed township in South Africa. Every urban property — house, building, or vacant plot — sits on an erf with a unique number.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What is an erf number?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf number is the unique identifier for a piece of land within its township. For example, \"Erf 4521 Brackenfell\" identifies a specific plot in the township of Brackenfell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to search by erf number\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>, simply type the erf number (e.g. \"4521\") and the system will search for matching properties.\u003C\u002Fp>","property-types","What Is an Erf? — SA Property Types Explained","An erf is a piece of land in a South African township. Learn about erf numbers, ownership, and how to search for erf records.",{"id":33,"uid":34,"site":7,"slug":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"body":38,"category":39,"tags":13,"meta_title":40,"meta_description":41,"schema_type":42,"status":17,"featured":18,"sort_order":19,"created_at":20,"updated_at":21},6,"68b0fb33-3b5d-2158-16c2-61070373c9cf","buying-property-sa","Buying Property in South Africa — A Complete Guide","Everything you need to know about buying property in South Africa, from making an offer to registration at the deeds office.","\u003Ch2>The property buying process in South Africa\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Buying property in SA follows a well-defined process. Here's what happens from offer to ownership.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 1: Make an offer to purchase\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You sign an Offer to Purchase (OTP) with the seller. This is a binding contract once accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 2: Bond application\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you need a mortgage, apply through your bank or a bond originator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 3: Conveyancing\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A conveyancing attorney handles the legal transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 4: Transfer and registration\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The attorney lodges the transfer documents at the relevant \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdeeds-offices\">deeds office\u003C\u002Fa>. Once the Registrar of Deeds is satisfied, the property is registered in your name.\u003C\u002Fp>","guides","Buying Property in South Africa — Complete Guide","Step-by-step guide to buying property in South Africa. From offer to purchase through to deeds office registration.","HowTo",{"id":44,"uid":45,"site":7,"slug":46,"title":47,"excerpt":48,"body":49,"category":50,"tags":13,"meta_title":51,"meta_description":52,"schema_type":42,"status":17,"featured":18,"sort_order":44,"created_at":20,"updated_at":21},2,"be102af2-c25a-37b7-17ee-1a21d8e18da9","how-to-search-deeds","How to Search the SA Deeds Registry","A step-by-step guide to searching the South African deeds registry online.","\u003Ch2>How to search the deeds registry\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Searching the South African deeds registry used to mean visiting a deeds office in person. Today you can search online in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What you can search for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Person name\u003C\u002Fstrong> — find all properties registered to a specific person\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Erf number\u003C\u002Fstrong> — look up a specific stand or erf\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Title deed number\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search by the deed reference (e.g. T12345\u002F2023)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sectional title scheme\u003C\u002Fstrong> — find scheme and unit details (e.g. SS45\u002F1998)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Farm name or portion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search rural properties\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Agricultural holding\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search agricultural holdings\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Step-by-step: searching online\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">deedscheck.co.za\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Type your search — a name, erf number, or deed number\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Results appear instantly as you type\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click a result to see a preview\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Purchase a full report (R49) for owner details, bond information, and the complete title deed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>","general","How to Search the SA Deeds Registry Online","Step-by-step guide to searching the South African deeds registry. Find property owners, title deeds and erf numbers online.",{"id":54,"uid":55,"site":7,"slug":56,"title":57,"excerpt":58,"body":59,"category":50,"tags":13,"meta_title":60,"meta_description":61,"schema_type":62,"status":17,"featured":18,"sort_order":54,"created_at":20,"updated_at":21},3,"936c71f1-77d3-f051-13b9-a57a544fd223","faq","Frequently Asked Questions","Common questions about the South African deeds system, title deeds, and property searches.","\u003Ch2>What is the deeds registry?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The South African deeds registry is the government system that records all property ownership in the country. It is managed by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, operating through 11 deeds offices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Is deeds information public?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Yes. The deeds registry is a public record. Anyone can search it to find property ownership details, transfer history, and bond information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How much does a deeds search cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Basic search results are free on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>. Full reports with owner details, bond information, and title deed documents cost R49.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How do I find out who owns a property?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Search by the property's erf number or address on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>. The owner's name is available in the full report.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What is an erf number?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf number (also called a stand number) is the unique number assigned to a piece of land in a proclaimed township. Every urban property in South Africa has an erf number.\u003C\u002Fp>","FAQ — South African Deeds Registry Questions Answered","Answers to common questions about the SA deeds system, title deeds, property searches, and deeds offices.","FAQPage"]