Corlia van Zyl

Corlia joined the firm on 3 February 2025 as Director in our Conveyancing Department. Before joining our firm, she fulfilled the role of Director and Head of the Transfer and Development Centre at Phatshoane Henney Attorneys. With a strong focus on property transfers and registrations, her expertise shines through. She possesses a distinct passion for the intricate world of township and sectional title scheme registration, as well as property subdivisions and consolidations.

Client satisfaction stands as her primary objective. Drawing from her comprehensive understanding of transfers, township establishment, subdivisions, and consolidations, Corlia's meticulous work ethic and persistent drive to solve legal issues result in fulfilling outcomes.

She gets immense satisfaction from witnessing the result of days, weeks, and even months of planning and problem-solving translate into a single, gratifying result. Corlia finds great pleasure in assembling each puzzle piece and addressing every challenge along the way to create a coherent whole.

Beyond embracing the challenges each case presents, property transfers are almost synonymous with new beginnings: a young couple embarking on homeownership, an aspiring developer sharing their vision, or a retiree finding their dream house. Corlia shares in her clients' excitement, and this passion lies at the heart of her motivation.

Admitting to a touch of perfectionism in her work, Corlia's quest for flawlessness may occasionally challenge her dedicated support team, but it's her clients who reap the benefits.

With an added passion for teaching and presenting, Corlia has attended various NAMA events as a speaker. Here, she delves into sectional title legislation developments and emphasises the importance of effective scheme management. She's actively involved in estate agent training seminars and sessions for bankers.

Corlia grew up in Bloemfontein in the Free State. She obtained her LLB degree from the University of the Free State in 2012, her LLM degree also from the University of the Free State in 2013 and her Canadian LLB in 2021. Corlia is currently completing her LLD degree which she wishes to obtain by 2026.

Outside of her professional field, music takes centre stage in Corlia's life as she indulges in playing her piano. Her love and passion for travel and the great outdoors shine through, whether she's hiking or simply spending time in her garden.