What it is
Some municipalities, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and other areas, require a land-use or SPLUMA compliance certificate before a property can be transferred. Whether one is required, and what it covers, depends on the municipality's by-law.
When you may need it
- A conveyancer has asked for a SPLUMA or land-use certificate before transfer
What our work includes
- Confirmation of whether a certificate is required
- Application and compliance check
- Advice if non-compliance is found
The broad process
- 1.Confirm requirement
- 2.Compliance check
- 3.Application
- 4.Issue of certificate
Documents commonly required
- Erf description
- Approved building plans where available
You don’t need these to make an initial enquiry.
What affects cost and duration
- Municipal fees
- Extent of compliance issues found
We provide a project-specific quotation that separates professional fees from municipal charges, advertising and specialist costs. Timeframes vary with scope, completeness, objections, specialist work and municipal processing.
Limitations
Not all municipalities require such a certificate. Where non-compliance exists, regularisation may be needed first.