Transfer costs are the fees and taxes payable when property ownership changes hands. The buyer typically bears most of these costs.

Transfer duty

A tax payable to SARS based on the purchase price. First-time buyers may qualify for exemptions on properties up to R1.1 million.

Conveyancing fees

The transferring attorney's professional fee for managing the transfer process.

Deeds Office fees

Government fees for registering the transfer and any bond.

Use our Transfer Cost Calculator for an estimate.