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An Addendum Deed of Sale is essential in South African property transactions when parties need to modify terms of an existing sale agreement. This document is used when circumstances require amendments to the original deed of sale, such as price adjustments, transfer date changes, or property description modifications. It must comply with South African property law, particularly the Alienation of Land Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Property Practitioners Act. The addendum becomes legally integrated with the original agreement and requires the same level of formal execution. It's particularly important in both residential and commercial property transactions where post-agreement changes are needed but the fundamental sale agreement remains intact.
