Est. 2014 • B-BBEE Level 2 Contributor
ALLNUTT SIKHONDE INC.
ATTORNEYS & CONVEYANCERS
Established 2014 • B-BBEE Level 2 Contributor

Clarity, Protection, and Peace of Mind —
No Matter the Challenge.

At Allnutt Sikhonde Incorporated, we believe that legal services should be clear, honest, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. We are strategic legal partners who walk alongside our clients both locally in South Africa, as well as globally.

ATTORNEYS
CONVEYANCERS
ALLNUTT
SIKHONDE INC.
EST. 2014
Specialist Department

Property Law & Conveyancing

Residential and commercial transfers, mortgage & notarial bond registrations, sectional title & township developments, servitudes, and leases.

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Shareholder & sale of share agreements, company registrations, M&A reviews, business rescue, B-BBEE structuring, and employment & labour law.

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High Court and Magistrate's Court Litigation

Defended and undefended civil procedure, trial advocacy, contractual disputes, and specialist insurance, public liability & medico-legal litigation.

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Estates, Wills & Family Trusts

Master's Office deceased estate reporting and winding up, executive Will drafting, Family Trusts, Antenuptial Contracts, and family law.

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Specialist Department

Debt Recovery and Credit Law

Commercial and consumer debt collection at competitive rates, credit agreement enforcement, summonses, default judgments, and execution.

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Debt Review

Specialist debt review court applications and the rescission of debt review orders—protecting both debt counsellors and consumers.

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Executive Summary

About Us.
This is who we are.

ALLNUTT SIKHONDE INC. • EST. 2014

At Allnutt Sikhonde Inc., we believe that legal services should be clear, honest, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. Since opening our doors in 2014, we have built a strong reputation for delivering effective, no-nonsense legal solutions rooted in integrity, professionalism, and personal care.

What sets us apart is our hands-on, client-centric approach. We understand that legal matters can be complex and overwhelming, which is why we prioritise open communication, transparent processes, and practical advice. Clients choose us not only for our legal expertise, but because they know we listen, we care, and we deliver.

As part of our continued growth and strategic development, we are proud of our merger with Sikhonde Attorneys Inc. This integration has strengthened our capabilities, broadened our impact, and contributed to our current status as a B-BBEE Level 2 Contributor. We remain committed to innovation and inclusivity, with an expanded focus on empowerment and transformation within the legal industry.

We have expanded our service offerings with the addition of a dedicated conveyancing department to better serve the evolving needs of our clients and communities, providing trusted legal representation and property transfer services in line with the highest professional standards.

“Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. is more than just a law firm. We are strategic legal partners who walk alongside our clients, offering clarity, protection, and peace of mind — no matter the challenge.”
This Is How We Work

Our Approach to Law

At Allnutt Sikhonde Inc., our approach to law is grounded in simplicity, integrity, and results. We believe legal guidance should be accessible and understandable—not clouded by jargon or unnecessary complexity. That’s why we provide clear, actionable advice that helps our clients make informed decisions with confidence. Whether you’re facing a personal legal challenge or navigating a complex commercial transaction, we focus on practical solutions that serve your long-term interests.

We take a proactive stance in every matter, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities before they arise. By fostering open, honest communication and building strong, collaborative relationships, we ensure that each client receives tailored legal support suited to their unique circumstances.

Commitment • Transparency • Excellence

Our Vision

To become a trusted leader in the South African legal landscape, recognized for our ethical practices, no-nonsense approach, and dedication to helping clients achieve success through long-term growth and strategic partnerships.

Ethical • Integrity • Effective

Our Mission

To provide straightforward, ethical, and results-driven legal services that prioritize our clients' needs—helping individuals and businesses navigate complex challenges with honesty and integrity.

Our Drive & Objective

Driven by Purpose

  • → Deliver practical, outcome-focused legal solutions
  • → Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics
  • → Simplify legal processes through clear communication
  • → Build lasting relationships based on trust and transparency
  • → Empower clients with knowledge and support
  • → Continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients
Comprehensive Legal Capabilities

Specialist Departments

Select any Specialist Department below to open its dedicated page and explore our legal services.

Property Law & Conveyancing

Personal and efficient conveyancing services including residential and commercial property transfers, mortgage and notarial bond registrations and cancellations, sectional title and township developments, servitudes, subdivisions, and leases.
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Corporate & Commercial Law

Shareholder and sale of share agreements, commercial contracts, company registrations, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, business rescue and insolvency, Black Economic Empowerment structuring, and employment law.
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High Court and Magistrate's Court Litigation

Defended and undefended civil procedure across the High Court, Regional Court, and Magistrate’s Court, contractual disputes, and specialist insurance, public liability, and medico-legal litigation.
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Estates, Wills & Family Trusts

Extensive work within the Master's Office including the lodging, administration, and winding up of deceased estates, drafting of Wills, estate planning, trusts, and comprehensive family and matrimonial property law.
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Debt Recovery and Credit Law

Efficient commercial and consumer debt collection services delivered at competitive rates, credit agreement enforcement, letters of demand, default judgments, and recovery execution.
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Debt Review

Specialist representation in debt review matters, court applications, and the rescission of debt review orders—ensuring the interests of both debt counsellors and consumers are protected with care.
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Interactive Conveyancing Utility

Purchasing a Property? Calculate Your Transfer Costs

Visit our dedicated Transfer & Bond Cost Calculator page to estimate SARS Transfer Duty, Deeds Office levies, and conveyancing fees in seconds.

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Specialist Department

Property Law & Conveyancing

We tailor to the modern client’s need for personal and efficient conveyancing services across residential, commercial, and development transactions.

Conveyancing & Real Estate

Personal, Efficient Conveyancing Execution

Led by admitted Conveyancer and Director Zanmarie Allnutt, our Conveyancing Department handles every facet of property law with precision and transparent communication:

→ Negotiating and drafting agreements relating to the sale of properties, both residential and commercial
→ Conventional transfers of properties, as well as transfers as a result of or in terms of liquidations, auctions, court orders, foreclosures, divorces, donations, and deceased and insolvent estates
→ Registration and cancellation of all types of bonds, including mortgage, surety, collateral, and notarial bonds
→ Commercial and residential developments, including township establishment and sectional title developments
→ Registration of all types of servitudes, subdivision, and consolidation of properties
→ Advising on and drafting of commercial and residential leases
→ Project and commercial property development finance & property finance
→ Financial structuring of property transactions, share block, and time share schemes, plus miscellaneous applications, consents, and endorsements required in the conveyancing process
Interactive Buyer Tool

Calculate Your Estimated Transfer Costs

Input your purchase price to calculate SARS Transfer Duty, Deeds Office registration levies, and conveyancing fees immediately.

Department Head

Zanmarie Allnutt

Director • Admitted Attorney & Conveyancer

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Specialist Department

Corporate & Commercial Law

Commercial transactions are the heartbeat of our firm. We assist clients with all commercial, corporate, empowerment, merger, and employment aspects of their business.

Commercial & Corporate Advisory

Strategic Commercial Structuring & Transactions

Our services extend from the negotiation and drafting of composite commercial contracts to conducting due diligence investigations, advising on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, mergers and acquisitions, and employment law:

→ Negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements including shareholder agreements, sale of share agreements, service level agreements, joint ventures, leases, cessions, sub-leases, restraint, and confidentiality agreements
→ Registration of companies, CIPC matters, structuring of transactions, and planning of group structures
→ Commercial and company law including insolvency, business rescue, liquidation, corporate recoveries, and voluntary surrender applications
→ Preparation of loan, credit, and security agreements, corporate finance, banking, construction, engineering, and cross-border transactions
→ Mergers and acquisitions reviews, competition notifications, and public interest impact assessments
→ Black Economic Empowerment consulting: ownership equity, management control, employment equity targets, skills development, preferential procurement, and enterprise development
→ Employment and Labour Law: employment and independent contractor agreements, unfair dismissals, retrenchments, disciplinary inquiries, arbitrations, Labour Court trials and reviews, pension and provident fund law, and workplace compliance
B-BBEE Level 2 Contributor

Consult Our Corporate & Commercial Team

Partner with Directors Zanmarie Allnutt and Nicole Sikhonde on your commercial transactions, corporate governance, and labour matters.

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Specialist Department

High Court and Magistrate's Court Litigation

Outcome-focused trial advocacy and civil procedure across the High Court, Regional Court, and Magistrate’s Court, backed by specialist Insurance Law and Public Liability expertise.

Civil Procedure & Dispute Resolution

High Court, Regional & Magistrate's Court Advocacy

High Court Civil Procedure

Trials and assisting counsel generally, consulting with witnesses or clients, attending consultations with witnesses or clients before counsel, attending inspections in loco, attending pre-trial conferences, compiling briefs and instructions to counsel, drafting of pleadings, various notices and affidavits including discovery affidavits, drawing bills of cost, and preparing for trial.

Magistrate's & Regional Court Civil Procedure

Representation in both defended and undefended matters, including drafting of summonses and other pleadings and notices, drafting of various affidavits, discovery procedures, trial advocacy, and noting judgments.

Insurance Law, Liability & Medico-Legal Claims

We specialize in public liability, merits investigations (negligence), quantification of claims, evaluation of medico-legal claims in conjunction with Medico-Legal Experts, personal injury claims (orthopaedic, brain, and spinal injuries), asset insurance and business interruption, product and professional indemnity, contractual insurance, repudiations, recoveries, and motor vehicle accident claims across South Africa.

Litigation & Insurance Desk

Consult Our Litigation Department

Practical, tenacious representation in High Court and Magistrate's Court disputes, commercial litigation, and insurance claims.

/ / Estates, Wills & Family Trusts
Specialist Department

Estates, Wills & Family Trusts

Extensive work within the Master's Office, deceased estate administration, executive Will drafting, trusts, and empathetic family and matrimonial property law.

Fiduciary & Master's Office Services

Deceased Estates, Wills, Trusts & Family Law

→ Lodging, full administration, and winding up of deceased estates within the Master's Office
→ Drafting of Wills, estate planning, and registration and administration of Family Trusts
→ Matrimonial property law, including Antenuptial Contracts and changes in matrimonial property regimes
→ Divorce law, interim relief, mediation in family law disputes, and cohabitation agreements
→ Parental responsibilities and rights including guardianship, care, contact, maintenance, relocation, and enforcement of family orders
Estates & Family Desk

Protect Your Legacy & Family

Consult our team regarding the reporting and winding up of an estate, drafting a Will, or registering a Family Trust or Antenuptial Contract.

/ / Debt Recovery and Credit Law
Specialist Department

Debt Recovery and Credit Law

Having a clear understanding of our clients’ commercial priorities allows us to deliver efficient debt collection and credit enforcement services at competitive rates.

Commercial & Consumer Recoveries

Efficient Debt Collection at Competitive Rates

Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. specialises in commercial and retail debt collection, credit agreement enforcement, and structured legal recoveries:

→ Letters of demand, statutory default notices, and structured acknowledgements of debt
→ Drafting and enforcement of credit agreements, loan agreements, and security instruments
→ Summonses, default judgment applications, and summary judgment proceedings
→ Warrants of execution against movable and immovable property and debtor financial inquiries
Recoveries Desk

Consult Debt Recovery

Partner with our firm for responsive, transparent recovery of commercial and consumer book debts.

/ / Debt Review
Specialist Department

Debt Review

Specialist representation in debt review applications and the rescission of debt review orders—undertaken with care for both debt counsellors and consumers.

Debt Review & Rescissions

Debt Review Applications & Rescission of Orders

Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. specializes in debt review matters, including the rescission of debt review orders. We have a deep understanding of the current economic climate within our country and undertake each matter with the care and attention it requires, in order to ensure that the interests of not only the debt counsellor, but those of the consumers are sought after:

→ Applications for the rescission of debt review court orders and restoration of credit status
→ Dedicated legal representation for registered Debt Counsellors nationwide
→ Magistrate's Court debt restructuring applications and consent orders
→ Opposing credit provider termination applications and safeguarding consumer rights
Debt Review & Rescission Desk

Consult Our Debt Review Department

Partner with our firm for dedicated assistance with debt review court applications, consumer restructuring, and the rescission of debt review orders.

Leadership & Legal Practitioners

Meet Our Directors & Team

Led by Directors Zanmarie Allnutt and Nicole Sikhonde, our team combines academic excellence with a hands-on, client-focused commitment to results.

ZA Director

Zanmarie Allnutt

BCom LLB (University of Johannesburg)

Conveyancing Property Law Debt Review Commercial Law

Zanmarie Allnutt is a seasoned attorney and conveyancer, currently serving as a director at Allnutt Sikhonde Inc., a dynamic legal practice based in Gauteng, South Africa. With a strong academic foundation, she holds a BCom LLB from the University of Johannesburg, where she developed a keen interest in commercial and property law.

Zanmarie began her legal career at Allnutt Inc. Attorneys in 2017, where she completed her articles of clerkship. She was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in 2019 and quickly distinguished herself through her meticulous approach to legal problem-solving and client service. Her areas of expertise include conveyancing, debt review, property law, and commercial law, where she is known for her precision, professionalism, and client-focused solutions.

As a director, Zanmarie plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence and integrity. Outside of her legal practice, Zanmarie is passionate about empowering clients with knowledge and navigating them through complex legal landscapes with clarity and care.

NS Director

Nicole Sikhonde

BA Law, LLB, Master of Laws (LLM) Candidate (North-West University)

Corporate & Labour Litigation Insurance Law Estates & Family

Ms. Sikhonde is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and the Director of Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA Law) from North-West University in 2017 and subsequently completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University's Potchefstroom Campus in 2020. She is currently furthering her academic credentials by pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Labour Law at North-West University.

Nicole brings extensive experience across multiple areas of legal practice, with a focus on corporate law, family law, litigation, insurance matters, and the administration of estates.

As a director, Nicole provides strategic oversight and drives the firm's commitment to operational excellence and ethical practice. Her leadership approach is rooted in cultivating long-term client trust while ensuring the delivery of practical, results-driven legal solutions that remain accessible and client-focused.

Legal Support & Administration

Legal Support & Paralegal Team

Conveyancing Department • Indicative Transfer & Bond Cost Estimator

Property Transfer & Bond Cost Calculator

Input the property purchase price below to calculate an indicative estimate of South African property transfer fees, SARS Transfer Duty brackets, Deeds Office levies, and optional mortgage bond registration costs.

Transaction Parameters

Adjust purchase price, bond amount, and property type

ZAR (R)
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Quick Presets:

Calculate bond attorney & Deeds Office bond fees

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When purchasing directly from a developer where VAT is included in the purchase price, SARS Transfer Duty is R 0.00.

Indicative Estimated Total Acquisition Costs
R 171,837.00

Includes Estimated Transfer Costs (R 127,256.00) + Estimated Bond Registration Costs (R 44,581.00)

% of Purchase Price 6.87%
SARS Transfer Duty (46%) Transfer Fees & Deeds (28%) Bond Registration (26%)
NON-BINDING ESTIMATE ONLY: All figures generated by this automated calculator are indicative estimates based on standard statutory tariffs and may change based on transaction specifics. Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. is not bound by an automated assessment. Final pricing will be provided directly by a staff member of the firm.

A. Estimated Property Transfer Costs

Indicative estimate for Transferring Attorneys (Allnutt Sikhonde Inc.)

R 127,256.00
Conveyancing Attorney Transfer Fee (Excl. VAT) Recommended fee guideline on Purchase Price
R 35,700.00
15% VAT on Transfer Attorney Fee Value-Added Tax (15%)
R 5,355.00
SARS Transfer Duty (VAT Exempt) Bracket: R2,117,501 – R2,722,500 (R48,675 + 8% above R2,117,500)
R 79,275.00
Deeds Office Registration Levy (VAT Exempt) Deeds Office registration fee
R 2,196.00
Municipal Rates Clearance & Electronic Generation Fee (Incl. VAT) Electronic lodgement, Deeds search, FICA verification & clearance admin
R 4,730.00

B. Estimated Mortgage Bond Registration Costs

Indicative estimate based on Bond Amount of R 2,500,000

R 44,581.00
Bond Conveyancing Attorney Fee (Excl. VAT) Recommended fee guideline on Bond Amount
R 33,200.00
15% VAT on Bond Attorney Fee Value-Added Tax (15%)
R 4,980.00
Deeds Office Bond Registration Levy (VAT Exempt) Deeds Office registration fee on mortgage bond
R 2,196.00
Bank Electronic Instruction, FICA & Postages (Incl. VAT) Standard bank software fee, searches & petties
R 4,205.00
Important Notice Regarding Estimated Costs: NON-BINDING ESTIMATE ONLY: All figures generated by this automated calculator are indicative estimates based on standard statutory tariffs and may change based on transaction specifics. Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. is not bound by an automated assessment. Final pricing will be provided directly by a staff member of the firm. View our for full details.

Appoint Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. as Transferring Attorneys

Nominate Allnutt Sikhonde Incorporated in your Offer to Purchase or send this indicative estimate to our conveyancing team for a formal assessment.

Let's Work Together

Our Office & Consultation Portal

Allnutt Sikhonde Inc. provides accessible, results-driven legal and conveyancing services to clients both locally in South Africa, as well as globally.

Physical Address

Meyersdal, Alberton

Meyersdal Office Park, Block 1
65 Philip Engelbrecht Street
Meyersdal, Alberton, 1448

Direct Contact

Phone & Email

Web: www.aslegal.co.za
Chambers Hours

Consultations

Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:30
In-person & virtual consultations available by appointment.

Client Consultation Desk

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Select a Specialist Department below to send your consultation request directly to our team at info@aslegal.co.za.

Call Us: 010 476 9010