Asset Tracing, also called an asset search, identifies property, vehicles, company interests and other assets linked to a person or business. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say whose assets need tracing and why, and get asset search quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Property. Deeds Office searches for land and sectional title units.
- Companies. CIPC directorships, members' interests and linked entities.
- Vehicles and movables. Lawful records and observation of assets in use.
- Lifestyle analysis. Comparing visible lifestyle with declared means.
Who It Helps
Creditors deciding whether to sue, attorneys enforcing judgments, spouses in divorce disputes, executors and businesses dealing with fraud losses.
What to Send First
- The name of the person or company.
- The reason for the search, such as a judgment or divorce.
- Any assets you already know about.
- A safe way to contact you.
Do not upload court orders, statements or ID copies through the request form.
How It Works
- Scope. You agree the subject, purpose and records to search.
- Registry searches. Deeds, CIPC and other lawful sources.
- Field checks. Confirming property and vehicles where needed.
- Report. A schedule of assets found, with sources, for your attorney.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access phones, email or social media accounts, place tracking devices on vehicles you do not own, or obtain bank, phone or medical records without consent or a court order. Bank balances and accounts can only be obtained through court processes. Assets held through trusts, nominees or abroad may not show up, and no investigator can guarantee recovery.
Asset Tracing Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic property and company search | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Full asset search on one person | R5,000 - R20,000 |
| Complex asset and lifestyle investigation | R15,000 - R50,000+ |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get a price for your asset search rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of subjects. Each linked person or company adds work.
- Structures. Trusts and company layers take longer to unpick.
- Field work. Physical verification adds time.
- Foreign assets. Searches abroad cost more.
Asset Tracing FAQs
Can an investigator find someone's bank accounts?
No. Bank information is confidential and is obtained through legal processes such as a court order, not by investigators.
Is an asset search worth doing before suing?
Often, yes. It shows whether a judgment is likely to be recoverable before you spend on litigation.
Can an asset search help in a divorce?
It can identify property and company interests your attorney should ask about during disclosure.
What do I receive?
A schedule of assets found, with the source of each, that your attorney can use.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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