Guides for buyers, sellers and executors
Plain-English explanations of property transfers, costs and deceased estates in South Africa, written by Julian Bartlett.
The property transfer process in South Africa, step by step
How a property transfer works in South Africa, from the offer to purchase to registration in the Deeds Office, with typical timelines and what to do.
Read the guide →Transfer costs in South Africa: who pays what
A clear breakdown of property transfer costs in South Africa: transfer duty, conveyancing fees, Deeds Office fees, bond costs and seller's costs.
Read the guide →Selling or inheriting property in a deceased estate
How deceased estate property is transferred to heirs or sold by the executor, including Letters of Executorship, the Master's consent and costs.
Read the guide →Compliance certificates needed when selling property
Certificates a seller needs before transfer: electrical COC, gas, electric fence, beetle certificate and the City of Cape Town water certificate.
Read the guide →Buying property in South Africa from abroad
For foreign buyers and South Africans abroad: bringing in funds, non-resident endorsements, signing abroad, Apostille and withholding tax on sale.
Read the guide →Ante-nuptial contracts and how marriage affects property
How your marital regime affects buying, selling and inheriting property, and how to sign and register an ante-nuptial contract with or without accrual.
Read the guide →Transfer duty calculator
Estimate the transfer duty payable to SARS using the current rates.
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