FAST, STRESS-FREE PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Expert Knowledge, Personal Service
Property transfers have financial and emotional implications, so you are our priority. We aim to give you the most professional and efficient service and minimise any anxieties you might have.
Specialists in property law
PROPERTY LAW ADVICE
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENTS
Services
OUR SPECIALITIES INCLUDE:
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Property transfers | Property sale agreements | Property law advice
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Sectional title developments | Subdivisions and consolidations
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Extensions to sections | Transfers of immovable property from deceased estates
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All property-related legal documentation
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Wills, Trusts & Estates
Property is a big deal
Whether you’re starting out, downsizing, upscaling or developing a new sectional title project, you need expert property law services.
Da Costa Inc. is a specialist conveyancing, notarial and property law firm- we’ll keep your property transactions as smooth and straightforward as possible and try to minimise any anxieties you may have around the process.
About Us
The firm was started in 2009 by the founding director, Annabelle da Costa, who has a passion for all aspects of Property Law, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice. The firm is currently led by its three directors - Annabelle da Costa, Chevon Pillay-Govender and Bianca Els.
This year sees Da Costa Inc in successful practice 15 years and the firm has again expanded significantly in the last year and now has 5 offices in the KZN province.
The steadfast relationships built with clients over the years are the recipe for the company's ever-growing success and expansion. The Da Costa Inc team prides itself with an unparalleled level of speed, efficiency and personal care with which each transaction is handled.
The company has become the preferred professional partner for many large scale agencies and smaller agencies alike.
In part, the Da Costa Inc reputation for seamless and professional property transactions, is due to the company offering a service wherein the clients' documents are taken to them for signature at their leisure and convenience.
The firm aims to ensure property transactions are as trouble-free for clients as possible.
The Da Costa Inc team handle each and every matter with professionalism, integrity, thoroughness, geniality, passion and the utmost diligence.
MEET THE TEAM
Bianca Els
Director and Manager - Upper Highway
Attorney & Conveyancer
Annabelle da Costa
Founding Director
Chevon Pillay-Govender
Director and Manager - Ballito
Attorney & Conveyancer
Lize Oosthuizen
Manager - PMB/Hilton
Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public
Ruan van Dyk
Manager - Mount Edgecombe
Candidate Attorney
Johane’ Botha
Manager - South Coast
Candidate Attorney
Lauren Greeff
Head of Marketing & Events
Melody Egan
Head of Accounts
Rory Ashton
Head of Client Relations
Nicola Drinn
Head of Bonds
Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public
Sheralee Mullen
Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public
Sandile Khanyile
Marketing
Vanessa Williams
Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public
Joeline Naidoo
Candidate Attorney
Kimberly Whiteman
Attorney & Conveyancer
Andile Makhanya
Candidate Attorney
Mariam Dawood
Attorney
Luthando Mthembu
Candidate Attorney
Jill Burgin
Senior Development Paralegal
Ronica Naidoo
Senior Paralegal
Sheryl Velen
Conveyancing
Wills, Trusts & Estates Administration
Christine Brussow
Client Relations
Taf Sibanda
Conveyancing Paralegal
Sindi Zibani
Conveyancing Paralegal
Reinette van den Berg
Conveyancing Paralegal
Lee-Ann Baker
Conveyancing Paralegal
Nokwanda Ntombela
Conveyancing Assistant
Dhiya Singh
Accounts Clerk
Loreal Stevens
Conveyancing Paralegal
Ntombi Gumbi
Conveyancing Assistant
Precious Ngcobo
Conveyancing Assistant
Testimonials
Tyra C, June 2025
"Thank you for handling the transfer with such professionalism and grace. Your service has been outstanding, and we truly appreciate your efforts in helping us get this one over the line."
James N, May 2025
"We extend our sincere gratitude to the Da Costa Inc team for the outstanding service experienced in the transfer of our property. We were particularly impressed by your attention to detail, and tireless and professional responses to our various (and sometimes never ending!) questions and queries."
Kerusha N, June 2025
"Thank you so much for all your help, updates, and the impeccable service you have provided, your assistance and dedication throughout this entire process has been of the utmost professionalism and is greatly appreciated."
Sandra D, May 2025
"Thank you so much for being such stars with my application , you guys are just so awesome, I never hesitate to refer any client to you as I know you only deliver the best service."
Avidhen M, March 2025
"Thank you so much for the wonderful news and all the effort and hard work from you and the team at da Costa Inc. We truly appreciate your dedication throughout this process."
Bongane M, March 2025
"Thank you for your excellent service. I have dealt with conveyancers in the past but I must say Da Costa Attorneys are very efficient. I appreciate even the fact that someone came to my office for me to sign that really saved my time."
Garth M, December 2024
"You have exceeded my expectations. Your professionalism and communication style has been exceptional. Going through the process of selling a house can be painful and tedious, your involvement has eased the pain in our case."
Farid Rehman, May 2022
"A massive warm thank you for the efficiency and highest level of service, Thank you for the ease and peace of mind Team Da Costa afforded me by submitting accurate updates on a regular basis. I rate this team 10/10 and will definitely recommend Da Costa to anyone and everyone."
Resources
Blog
Can a property still be sold “Voetstoots”?
With many property transactions, what you see, may not always be what you get. It is not uncommon for a purchaser to buy immovable property only to find out that after the sale (usually after registration), there are many defects in the property. The common law principle of voetstoots is that: if parties to…
Resolutions
Resolutions where a trust, company or CC is selling or buying immovable property are frequently problematic. Resolutions by a CC or company authorising the sale or purchase of immovable property should preferably be signed prior to signature of an agreement but if that is not possible, it is not fatal as the Company’s Act permits…
The Bond Process
We fully appreciate that buying a property and the related steps of borrowing the purchase price from a bank and registering a mortgage bond can be intimidating. Having been nominated by the bank to register your bond, this newsletter serves to explain (in layman’s terms) our involvement in this process. STEP 1: We receive instructions from the…