Document background
The Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a crucial document used in South African property transactions when parties need to modify their original sale agreement. This document becomes necessary when circumstances change after the initial agreement is signed but before the property transfer is completed. Common scenarios include adjustment of purchase price, modification of payment terms, changes to transfer dates, or updates to property specifications. The amendment must comply with South African legal requirements, particularly the Alienation of Land Act, which mandates that all property sale agreements and their modifications be in writing and signed by all parties. This document ensures that changes are legally binding while preserving the validity of unmodified terms from the original agreement.
