Buying a home
From your first budget to the day you get the keys.
- Transfer duty & buying costs
- Monthly bond repayments
- What can I afford?
- Renovation Quote Comparison
- Your first-home checklist
Independent property guidance for South Africa
A clearer path through buying, selling and owning a home. Work out the costs, understand the paperwork and find local help.
Start with your next stepCalculators based on published South African rates.
Practical guides. No sign-up needed.
Based on SARS rates. Bond assumes no deposit, 10.75% interest and 20 years, excluding bank fees and insurance. Legal fee includes VAT; other buying costs are additional.
See the full buying costsUseful tools and plain-English answers, wherever you are in your property journey.
From your first budget to the day you get the keys.
Before your property changes hands
Know the costs and paperwork before you list.
Look beyond the monthly rent
Make the numbers work for your next chapter.
The local directory
Browse 4 246 listings, from a plumber around the corner to a conveyancer for your next move.
Choose a city to see what’s available, or use the search above to find a specific suburb.
Register names help you check a professional’s credentials. Confirm current registration, insurance and availability directly before appointing someone.
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