How to choose an estate agent
Check that an estate agent holds a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate, then compare their local record, fees and mandate terms. A short checklist.
Private sale or estate agent: how to decide
Selling privately saves commission but costs you time and carries more risk. Compare what an agent does and costs, and how to choose.
How to sell your house privately
Selling privately saves agent commission, but the pricing, viewings, paperwork and risk are yours. Here are the steps and the legal points to get right.
Homeowner’s, household and bond protection insurance explained
Homeowner's, household and bond protection insurance cover different things. See what each pays for, what to check and which your bank may ask for.
Capital gains tax when you sell your home
The first R3 000 000 of gain on your main home is excluded from capital gains tax. See how the exclusion works, with an example, and when tax applies.
The monthly costs of owning a home
Your bond instalment is only the start. See the monthly costs of owning a home, from rates and levies to insurance and repairs, and how to budget.
Bond registration costs explained
Registering a bond costs an attorney's fee, a Deeds Office fee and VAT, and sometimes a bank fee. See what each part is and how to get a clear quote.
The full cost of buying a home
The price on the offer is only part of what you pay. See the other costs of buying a home, from transfer duty and attorney fees to moving.
Transfer duty explained
Transfer duty is a tax buyers pay SARS on most home purchases, with nothing due up to R1 210 000. See the bands, examples and when VAT replaces it.
Switching your bond to another bank: costs and notice
Moving your bond to another bank means paying to cancel the old bond and register a new one. See the costs, how notice works and if it's worth it.