The Deed of Gift Property is a specialized legal instrument used in South African property transfers where no purchase price is involved. This document is commonly used for transferring property between family members, making charitable donations, or estate planning purposes. It must comply with the strict requirements of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981, and relevant tax legislation. A properly executed Deed of Gift Property must include precise property descriptions, clear statements of intention to donate, necessary warranties, and appropriate consents (such as spousal consent where applicable). The document is crucial for ensuring the legal transfer of property ownership while addressing tax implications, including donations tax and transfer duty considerations.
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1. Parties: Full legal names, identification numbers, and addresses of the donor and donee
2. Background: Context of the gift, relationship between parties, and donor's ownership confirmation
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the deed
4. Property Description: Detailed legal description of the property being gifted, including erf number, title deed number, and physical address
5. Declaration of Gift: Clear statement of the donor's intention to gift the property unconditionally and irrevocably
6. Transfer and Registration: Provisions regarding the transfer process and registration of the property in the donee's name
7. Costs and Taxes: Allocation of transfer costs, registration fees, and tax obligations
8. Warranties: Donor's warranties regarding ownership, right to transfer, and property condition
9. Acceptance: Formal acceptance of the gift by the donee
10. Signatures: Formal execution clause and signature blocks for parties and witnesses
1. Conditions: Any conditions attached to the gift (used only when the gift is conditional, though this should be avoided if possible)
2. Spouse Consent: Required when the donor is married in community of property or subject to the accrual system
3. Life Interest Reservation: Used when the donor wishes to retain a life interest in the property
4. Maintenance Obligations: Specifies ongoing maintenance responsibilities if relevant
5. Bond Discharge: Required when the property is subject to an existing mortgage bond
6. Special Power of Attorney: Authorization for legal representatives to handle the transfer process
1. Property Description Schedule: Detailed technical description of the property including boundaries, servitudes, and specific features
2. Title Deed Copy: Copy of the current title deed marked as an annexure
3. Property Plans: Relevant property plans or diagrams approved by the Surveyor-General
4. Rates Clearance Certificate: Current municipal rates clearance certificate
5. Improvements Schedule: List and description of improvements on the property
6. Supporting Documents: Copies of relevant documents including ID documents, marriage certificates if applicable
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