Property Verification
Never pay a deposit to a stranger again.
Rental scams and title deed fraud are among the fastest-growing crimes in South Africa. Before you transfer a cent, Omnitrace confirms the person you're dealing with actually owns the property — or has the legal right to let it.
What we check
- Title deed lookup — confirmed registered owner via the Deeds Office record.
- Landlord legitimacy — is the "agent" or "landlord" the actual owner or authorised representative?
- Duplicate listings — the same house appearing on multiple platforms at suspicious prices.
- Property encumbrances — bonds, court interdicts, or attachment orders you should know about.
- ID verification — confirming the identity document presented actually belongs to the seller/landlord.
- Bank account matching — the deposit account name matches the registered owner.
Who this is for
Tenants moving into rented homes, buyers about to sign an offer to purchase, families sending a deposit for a child's student accommodation, and small landlords vetting prospective tenants. It is easily the cheapest insurance you'll buy this year.
Turnaround
Basic seller/landlord verification is normally completed within 48 hours. Full title deed and encumbrance reports typically take 3 – 5 business days.
Stop before you pay.
One check now is far cheaper than losing a full deposit.