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A DECADE OF STRATEGIC LEGAL CHOOSING A PROPERTY

PARTNERSHIP

DARREN BRANDER CONVEYANCER

in imparting knowledge and “There was a corporate function
upskilling agents on legal aspects. at our offices…and their young ENSURE THEY ARE A QUALIFIED CONVEYANCING
agents, virtually unknown to the
Darren Brander, STBB’s ATTORNEY
managing director and an industry, told seasoned veterans
they were going to change the
accomplished conveyancer with n South Africa, only etc.) so you can compare total
more than 25 years’ experience market,” Brander says. “And they attorneys who are admitted costs accurately.
in the property law sphere, said, did. The industry murmured Iconveyancers may handle
“For most people, a property after that night, but that’s where property transfers. Make sure ASSESS COMMUNICATION
transaction is the largest and often it all started.” This early spark the person is registered with AND TURNAROUND TIME
most stressful one they’ll ever grew into a trusted and highly the Legal Practice Council and
undertake. Accordingly, it should functional partnership. has experience in conveyancing Property transactions
be a seamless process, but the A testament to their fast-paced law. can be delayed by poor
regulatory environment in which momentum, Brander recalls communication. Choose a
agents and attorneys receiving their first official conveyancer who is responsive,
transact is complex. Tyson instruction on 15 May 2015, GET REFERRALS FROM explains the process clearly,
Properties gets that.” with a target registration date TRUSTED SOURCES and provides regular updates.
Their collaboration with Tyson of 1 June, despite the need for Ask your estate agent, This is especially important
bond approval. “I laughed then,
Darren Brander Properties began nearly a decade family, or friends for given the multiple parties
ago through an introduction and I still do,” he says. “They recommendations based on involved (buyer, seller, bank,
iving the best service to by Nick Pearson, Western were young, dynamic, and personal experience. Reputable and municipality).
literally working 24 hours a day.
clients in all aspects of Cape director, then exploring That was the excitement of their agents often work closely with
Gproperty transactions is opportunities on the Western and conveyancers and can suggest CONSIDER LOCAL
critical. Indeed, the process Atlantic Seaboard. “I remember first deal.” professionals known for
requires extensive paperwork, saying, ‘Not another agency What sets Tyson Properties efficiency and reliability. KNOWLEDGE AND
strict deadlines, and adherence from KZN wanting to dabble in apart, he emphasises, is their PROXIMITY
to legal requirements. As the Atlantic Seaboard!’” recalls unique blend of youth and A conveyancer who
such, Tyson Properties has Brander with a laugh. However, experience, and their commitment COMPARE FEES AND understands the municipal
distinguished itself in the South the early scepticism soon turned to continuous learning. “They DISBURSEMENTS processes and local property
African real estate market into admiration. “They attracted don’t view real estate as an end-of-
through its strategic use of expert some good senior agents, which career option. They train young Conveyancing fees in South laws in your area can navigate
legal partnerships. A shining set them on the path to changing people, pair them with seasoned Africa are generally guided potential issues more
example of this is its longstanding the landscape of real estate in the mentors, and ensure that every by recommended tariffs, but effectively. While it’s not
relationship with STBB, a Western Cape.” agent is well-equipped to handle they can vary. Request written mandatory to choose someone
multidisciplinary national law From the start, Tyson Properties the full spectrum of property quotes and be sure to ask about nearby, it can be useful
firm with deep expertise in demonstrated a refreshingly law…from tax implications to any disbursements (like Deeds for signing documents or
property law and an interest bold and energetic approach. transfer logistics.” Office fees, rates clearance costs, resolving urgent matters. 

A RENTAL MARKET PARTNERSHIP DRIVING INNOVATION AND TRUST

SARAH FOURIE

or Tyson Properties, the payment platform, has become day. Together, thousands of panels, a testament to the group’s This expansion underscores
rental market has never a cornerstone of how they transactions have simplified forward-thinking strategy. Tyson’s Properties ability to
Fbeen an afterthought. Their manage rental portfolios across complex workflows, and given overcome economic, political,
partnership with PayProp, the country. agents real time back to focus “Like Tyson Properties, and myriad other challenges
a banking-integrated rental on their clients, their growth, PayProp believes that people while upholding an unwavering
Sarah Fourie, Head of Client are at the heart of everything.
Services SA at PayProp says, and their teams. We value truth, care and client-focused ethos.
“PayProp is not your standard In 2022, their partnership transparency, and we see those With both companies now
software. It’s built directly evolved further through same principles reflected in entering their third decade in
on top of internet banking, a strategic cooperation every interaction with the Tyson business, they share a clear
meaning clients manage their agreement, launching the Properties team. As partners, vision for the future: technology
rental portfolios while working Incentive Programme. This we’ve seen firsthand how a should serve people, not replace
directly with their actual bank initiative rewards Tyson commitment to doing business them.
accounts. This integration gives branches that embrace the full differently creates lasting The regulated nature of the
real-time visibility, automates PayProp ecosystem – unlocking impact,” said Sarah. industry, especially under the
administrative tasks, and tools that support compliance, She added, “Tyson Properties Property Practitioners Act, also
ensures compliance.” arrears reduction, performance has earned a distinguished means compliance and trust
monitoring, and smarter
Tyson Properties Pretoria reputation in the real estate will remain critical. “This isn’t
New East was the first of the decision-making. industry. This reputation is just about hosting a website. It’s
group’s offices to join PayProp As Tyson Properties has apparent in the remarkable about handling trust money,
in July 2011. Today, 12 Tyson become a recognised voice in the growth of Tyson Properties, regulatory audits, and protecting
offices are powered by PayProp, rental space. PayProp’s annual from a single Durban office to the reputations of agencies.
operated by dedicated users rental roadshow, a rare rental- a nationally acclaimed brand, That’s why our partnership
who use the PayProp platform specific event in an industry which has deftly navigated with Tyson matters, they choose
to deliver secure, seamless dominated by sales, featured South Africa’s fiercely best-in-class because they are
Sarah Fourie rental management every Tyson’s representatives on its competitive property sector. best-in-class.” 

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