What it really costs to transfer a property
Transfer duty is only part of it. Here is what to budget for besides the purchase price.
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Transfer duty explained, band by band
How SARS works out transfer duty, with the bands that apply from 1 April 2025.
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How a home loan (bond) works
The basics of a South African home loan: deposit, interest, term and what the bank looks at.
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What happens after you sign an offer to purchase
From signed offer to keys: the steps between the offer and registration at the Deeds Office.
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Compliance certificates: what a seller needs before transfer
Electrical, gas, electric fence, beetle and plumbing certificates, and who needs which.
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Why we ask for FICA documents
Estate agents must identify and verify clients by law. Here is what that means for you.
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Sectional title or freehold: what buyers should know
The differences that matter: ownership, levies, rules and the body corporate.
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Selling your home: five things to do before the first viewing
A short checklist that makes a listing sell faster and avoids delays at transfer.
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Preparing your home for photos and viewings
Small changes that make photographs better and viewings more comfortable for buyers.
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Renting with confidence: what landlords and tenants should agree up front
A written lease, an inspection at move-in and a clear deposit process protect both sides.
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A first-time buyer's checklist
What to sort out before you start viewing, and what to ask at every viewing.
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What is a candidate property practitioner?
Who they are, what supervision means and how to tell who you are dealing with.
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