We like to move it move it - Lockdown level 4 movement regulations lifted

SA Government has changed the rules about moving house and issued new regulations for moving across provincial, metropolitan, and district boundaries. The once-off movement for relocation of house and business premises during alert level 4 of the lockdown have been repealed and replaced with new Directions published on 13 May 2020 with immediate effect.

The Permit for once-off movement to relocate is now extended with no once-off window period to:

• all residential and commercial lease agreements,
• the transfer of property,

Important points to remember

• A Permit to Relocate is still required and needs to be stamped and signed by the SAPS Station Commander or a person designated by him/her, or the Head of Court. The Permit to relocate indicates the "Date of Travel" which will corresponded to the commencement date of the new lease agreement or the occupation date of the offer to purchase.
• Supporting documents required for the Permit:
  • Tenants must produce both the old lease agreement indicating the date of expiry and the new lease agreement indicating the date of commencement. Importantly, there is no restriction on when the lease agreement was entered into.
  • Home owners must provide proof of purchase and occupation date or transfer documents.
• Permit to relocate already granted remains in force.
• Furniture removal companies may transport household or office furniture and effects.
• Only estate agents who have been registered as essential service and have a permit to perform key handover and inspections may assist with the movement.
• There is no restriction on if/when the property was transferred.

Please note that the provided information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time and we will communicate any further updates or changes should there be any.

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