Buying Costs Calculators

Buying property in South Africa involves significant costs beyond the purchase price. On a R1.5M property, expect to pay an additional R50,000โ€“R90,000 in transaction costs. These calculators help you budget accurately before you sign.

Key Buying Costs in South Africa

The main costs when buying property are: transfer duty (a SARS tax, zero below R1,210,000), transfer attorney fees (based on LPC tariff), bond registration attorney fees (if you're taking a home loan), and Deeds Office fees. First-time buyers earning under R22,000/month may also qualify for a FLISP government subsidy.