# Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers

> A Cape Town-based law firm providing conveyancing, property law, deceased estate administration, notarial services, family law, dispute resolution, wills and estate planning, and corporate legal advice.

## About
Spence Attorneys is based in Pinelands, Cape Town (6 Mead Way, Pinelands, 7405). The firm is led by Natalie Macdonald-Spence, who is dual-qualified in South Africa and England and Wales, and holds an LLM in Tax Law from UCT.

## Practice Areas
- [Conveyancing and Property Transfers](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/conveyancing)
- [Property Law](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/property-law)
- [Commercial Developments](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/commercial-developments)
- [Notarial Practice](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/notarial) (apostilles, authentications, ANCs)
- [Deceased Estate Administration](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/deceased-estates)
- [Wills and Estate Planning](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/wills-estate-planning)
- [Family Law](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/family-law)
- [Dispute Resolution and Mediation](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/dispute-resolution)
- [Corporate and Commercial Law](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/services)

## Locations
- [Attorneys in Pinelands, Cape Town](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/pinelands): Our offices are based in Pinelands, Cape Town
- [Attorneys in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/southern-suburbs): We serve clients across the Southern Suburbs

## Tools
- [Conveyancing Calculator](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/conveyancing): Estimate transfer costs, transfer duty and bond registration fees
- [Bond Repayment Calculator](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/bond): Monthly bond repayment estimates
- [Income Tax Calculator](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/income-tax): South African income tax estimates
- [Capital Gains Tax Calculator](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/cgt): Estimate CGT on property disposals

## Contact
- Telephone: +27 21 532 9224
- Email: info@spencelaw.co.za
- Address: 6 Mead Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
- Website: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za
- [Book a Consultation](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/book-consultation)

## Published Articles
- [Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026: What South African Startups Need to Know](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/draft-capital-flow-management-regulations-2026-startup-guide): A plain-English guide for South African startups and fintech businesses on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, crypto assets, offshore fund
- [Notarial Copies, Apostilles and Authentication for Foreign Use](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/notarial-copies-apostilles-authentication-foreign-use): A practical guide to notarial copies, apostilles and document authentication in South Africa for foreign use, covering the process, the role of the no
- [Transfer of Property After Divorce in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/transfer-of-property-after-divorce-south-africa): How property is transferred between spouses after divorce in South Africa, including the role of the divorce order, the conveyancing process, and the 
- [What Happens If You Die Without a Will in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-south-africa): If you die without a will in South Africa, your estate is distributed under the Intestate Succession Act. This guide explains who inherits, how the pr
- [What an Antenuptial Contract Does in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-an-antenuptial-contract-does-south-africa): A practical guide to antenuptial contracts in South Africa, including what they do, the difference between with and without accrual, and when they mus
- [Shareholders Agreements in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/shareholders-agreements-south-africa): What a shareholders agreement does, what it should cover, and why it matters for founders and business owners in South Africa.
- [Affordable Conveyancing Services in Cape Town](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/affordable-conveyancing-services-cape-town): What conveyancing services cost in Cape Town, what is included in a proper conveyancing fee, and how to choose the right conveyancer for your property
- [Eviction in South Africa: Process, Risks and Common Mistakes](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/eviction-in-south-africa-process-risks-mistakes): A practical guide to residential eviction in South Africa, including notices, PIE procedure, municipal involvement and common errors by landlords.
- [What to Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-to-do-when-a-tenant-stops-paying-rent): Landlords should act quickly when rent is unpaid, but the steps need to be lawful. This guide covers records, notices, cancellation and eviction.
- [Can a Body Corporate Stop an Owner from Altering a Section or Exclusive Use Area?](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/body-corporate-approval-for-alterations-south-africa): When does a sectional title owner need body corporate consent for alterations to a section or exclusive use area in South Africa?
- [More Than a Law Firm: The Initiatives Associated With Our Firm](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/initiatives-linked-to-spence-attorneys): The initiatives associated with Spence Attorneys, from estate readiness and legal education to social impact and notarial services.
- [Common Disputes Between Co-Owners of Property and How They Are Resolved](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/co-owner-property-disputes-south-africa): A practical guide to disputes between co-owners of property, including occupation, expenses, improvements, deadlock and court-ordered sale.
- [What Sellers Should Know Before Signing an Offer to Purchase](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/before-signing-an-offer-to-purchase-south-africa): Sellers should check authority, defects disclosure, occupation, price, breach clauses and compliance issues before signing an offer to purchase.
- [What First-Time Home Buyers in South Africa Need to Know About Transfer Costs](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/transfer-costs-first-time-buyers-south-africa): A practical guide to transfer duty, conveyancing fees, bond costs and common hidden expenses for first-time home buyers in South Africa.
- [Recognition of Permanent Life Partners in Intestate Succession](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/recognition-of-permanent-life-partners-in-intestate-succession-new-developments-t-cs-apply): How South African law recognises permanent life partners in intestate succession and what unmarried couples should consider.
- [The Legal Consequences of a Customary Wedding](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/the-legal-consequences-of-a-customary-wedding): What are the legal consequences of a customary marriage in South Africa? This article covers recognition, registration, property rights and the role o
- [How Marriage With an ANC Out of Community of Property Works](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/how-marriage-with-an-anc-out-of-community-of-property-works): How marriage out of community of property works in South Africa, what an antenuptial contract (ANC) does, and why it must be signed before the wedding
- [Changing Your Matrimonial Property Regime](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/changing-your-matrimonial-property-regime): Can you change your marriage property regime after getting married in South Africa? This article explains the legal process, requirements and practica
- [The Essential Guide to Notaries and the Authentication Process in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/the-essential-guide-to-notaries-and-the-authentication-process-in-south-africa): A guide to notarial services in South Africa, including apostilles, authentications, certifications and the role of the notary.
- [When Does the National Credit Act Apply to an Agreement?](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/when-does-the-national-credit-act-apply-to-an-agreement): Understanding when the National Credit Act applies to a credit agreement in South Africa, including the types of agreements covered and key exemptions
- [What Is Prescription When It Comes to Lending Someone Money?](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-is-prescription-when-it-comes-to-lending-someone-money): What is prescription in South African law? Learn when a debt prescribes, how prescription is interrupted, and what it means for lenders and borrowers.
- [Can I Cancel My Lease Early?](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/can-i-cancel-my-lease-early): Can a tenant cancel a lease early in South Africa? This article explains your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, notice requirements and penalt
- [Minority Shareholder: Know Your Rights](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/minority-shareholder-know-your-rights): What rights do minority shareholders have in South African companies? This article covers oppression remedies, information rights and shareholder prot
- [Bought a Property Without Building Plans - What Do You Do?](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/bought-a-property-without-building-plans-what-do-you-do): What to do if you bought a property without approved building plans in South Africa. Learn about risks, regularisation, and your legal options.
- [An Executor in a Deceased Estate: Roles, Duties and Responsibilities](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/an-executor-in-a-deceased-estate): The role, duties and responsibilities of an executor in a South African deceased estate, from appointment through to finalisation and distribution.
- [What to Do When Your Ex Does Not Allow You to See the Children](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-to-do-when-your-ex-does-not-allow-you-to-see-the-child-ren): What are your legal options when denied contact with your children? A guide to parental rights, contact orders and enforcement.
- [Understanding Come Along and Tag Along Rights in Private Companies](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-come-along-and-tag-along-rights-in-private-companies): What are come-along (drag-along) and tag-along rights? How they protect shareholders in private companies in South Africa and why they matter.
- [Standard Bank Wins Partial Victory Over SARB in Crypto Forfeiture Battle](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/newsflash-standard-bank-wins-partial-victory-over-sarb-in-crypto-forfeiture-battle): Analysis of the Standard Bank v South African Reserve Bank judgment on cryptocurrency forfeiture, exchange control and the evolving regulatory positio
- [Understanding Without Prejudice Correspondence: What It Means and When It Applies](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-without-prejudice-correspondence-what-it-means-and-when-it-applies): What does 'without prejudice' mean in South African law? When it applies, its limitations, and how to use it properly in legal negotiations and disput
- [Administering a Deceased Estate in South Africa](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/administering-a-deceased-estate-in-south-africa): A step-by-step guide to administering a deceased estate in South Africa, from reporting the death to the Master through to finalisation and distributi
- [Curatorship in South Africa: What You Need to Know](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/curatorship-in-south-africa-what-you-need-to-know): Understanding curatorship in South Africa: when it applies, how it is obtained, the duties of a curator, and alternatives to full curatorship.
- [Your Antenuptial Contract Might Not Be As Final As You Think](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/your-antenuptial-contract-might-not-be-as-final-as-you-think): Your antenuptial contract may not be as final as you think. Learn when and how ANCs can be changed, challenged or interpreted differently in South Afr
- [Understanding Franchise Agreements and Competition Law in Cape Town](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-franchise-agreements-competition-law): How franchise agreements interact with South African competition law, including restricted practices, market allocation and the Consumer Protection Ac
- [Meet Natalie Macdonald-Spence: Your Trusted Cape Town Attorney](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/meet-natalie-macdonald-spence-your-trusted-cape-town-attorney): Meet Natalie Macdonald-Spence, director of Spence Attorneys in Cape Town, practising across property, family and commercial law.
- [Connect with Spence Attorneys Today](https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/connect-with-spence-attorneys-today): Get in touch with Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers in Cape Town for legal advice on property, family law, estates, commercial matters and mor

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