Posted on 6/26/2025 8:32 AM By Cor van Deventer
Transfer duty is a tax levied by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on the acquisition of fixed property when the seller is not a VAT vendor. Transfer duty must be paid before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name, and proof of payment is submitted to the Deeds Office during the transfer process.
Posted on 1/12/2025 1:29 PM By Cor van Deventer
Between municipal rates, attorney fees, compliance certificates, and transfer duty, it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of line items. And if you’re not clear on who’s responsible for each cost, you could end up making assumptions that stall — or even sink — the deal.