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Property news, market analysis, transaction guidance and agent perspectives from our PPRA-registered specialists across residential, agricultural and commercial property.
The Tax Most Farm Sellers Have Never Heard Of
A great many South African farms are registered to a company or a close corporation rather than to a person, and that changes what is actually for sale. Selling the entity instead of the land attracts Securities Transfer Tax rather than transfer duty, which is a materially different number. It is also a route with a trap in it and a cost most people leave out of the sum.
Louise Fourie · 8 Sep 2026
Documents Needed to Sell a House in South Africa: Checklist
Selling your home in Bloemfontein? See exactly which documents you need to sell a house in South Africa, from disclosure forms to…
Jaco Kleyn · 22 Aug 2026Read ›Open Mandate vs Sole Mandate: What to Check Before Signing
Signing with more than one agent could cost you double commission or a dual mandate dispute. Here's why a sole mandate protects Bl…
Jaco Kleyn · 18 Aug 2026Read ›Property Disclosure Form: What SA Sellers Must Know
South Africa's Property Disclosure Form is compulsory before you list. Here's what sellers must declare, and how to protect yourse…
Jaco Kleyn · 19 Jul 2026Read ›Seller or Byuer Dies Before Transfer? SA Property Law Explained
What happens if a seller or buyer dies before property transfer in South Africa? Here's how executors, delays, and your rights act…
Jaco Kleyn · 18 Jul 2026Read ›Buying Property in South Africa: The Legal Steps Nobody Explains Properly
Everything South African buyers need to know about legal steps, transfer duty, conveyancers and foreign buyer rules before signing…
Jaco Kleyn · 14 Jul 2026Read ›What Municipal Arrears Mean for Your Property Sale in South Africa
Selling with municipal arrears? Here's how rates clearance certificates work, what they cost, and how to keep your SA property sal…
Jaco Kleyn · 13 Jul 2026Read ›What Upgrades Add Value Before Selling in Bloemfontein?
Not every renovation pays off. Here's what actually adds value before selling in Bloemfontein, and what to skip.
Jaco Kleyn · 13 Jul 2026Read ›Deceased Estate Property Transfer in South Africa: What Really Happens
A deceased estate property transfer can take months. Here is what actually happens to a house after death, and how heirs and selle…
Jaco Kleyn · 10 Jul 2026Read ›Welcome to Africa Estate Insights
Africa Estate Insights is the publishing channel for property news, market analysis, transaction guidance and agent perspectives f…
Africa Estate · 18 Jun 2026Read ›Gauteng new developments: 2026 corridor overview
A high-level look at the active new-development corridors across Gauteng, with the typical buyer profile by area and which Africa…
Dewald Kleyn · 18 Jun 2026Read ›Bloemfontein suburb authority set launched
Africa Estate has published authority pages for 87 Bloemfontein suburbs, each with the named agents covering that suburb and a liv…
Africa Estate · 18 Jun 2026Read ›7 Things Every Bloemfontein Buyer Should Do Before Making an Offer
Thinking of buying a home in Bloemfontein? Don’t make the mistake of rushing in unprepared, overlooking hidden costs, or signing a…
Louise Fourie · 28 Sep 2025Read ›Don’t List Your Bloemfontein Home Until You Read This: 7 Local Insights Every Seller Needs
Thinking of selling your home in Bloemfontein? Don’t make that mistake of listing too early, or overpriced, or “as is.” Sellers he…
Louise Fourie · 28 Sep 2025Read ›Should Foreigners Be Allowed to Buy South African Residential Property?
The Big Question Owning a home is part of the South African dream. But what happens when those homes are bought up by people who d…
Louise Fourie · 14 Sep 2025Read ›Investing in Irrigation: The Rise of High-Value Agricultural Land in South Africa
Why irrigation farms have become the backbone of South African agri-investment. The advantages over dryland, the Orange and Vaal R…
Louise Fourie · 12 Aug 2025Read ›How Much Money Will Actually Land in My Bank Account After the Sale?
The five deductions every South African home seller should expect before they see the payout: outstanding bond, cancellation costs…
Louise Fourie · 23 Mar 2025Read ›Struggling to Get a Bond? Rent-to-Buy Homes in South Africa Could Be the Answer
A pathway to homeownership when a bond is out of reach: how rent-to-buy works in South Africa, what the lease should cover, the le…
Louise Fourie · 19 Feb 2025Read ›Want to Sell Your Property Fast? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Every seller wants to secure a fast, fair sale at the best price possible, but there are common pitfalls that can delay your sale…
Louise Fourie · 9 Oct 2024Read ›A Seller's Guide to Bond Cancellation
How bond cancellation works for South African sellers: the 90-day NCA notice, exceptions to the penalty, conveyancer role, cancell…
Louise Fourie · 18 Sep 2024Read ›Homeowner Wins Repossession Case
High Court Reverses Property Sale: In a recent landmark case, the Durban High Court set a significant precedent by reversing the s…
Louise Fourie · 18 Sep 2024Read ›Relief for Homeowners in Sight!
MAJOR BANKS FORECAST INTEREST RATE CUT Homeowners in South Africa may soon receive some much-needed financial relief. Major banks…
Louise Fourie · 18 Sep 2024Read ›Geagte Inset-BTW: ’n Gids vir BTW-Geregistreerde Kopers
Wanneer ’n BTW-geregistreerde koper eiendom koop van ’n verkoper wat nie vir BTW geregistreer is nie, neem SARS aan dat 15% BTW in…
Louise Fourie · 7 Sep 2024Read ›Deemed Input VAT: A Guide for VAT-Registered Buyers
When a VAT-registered buyer buys property from a non-VAT-registered seller, SARS assumes 15% VAT is included in the price. Here is…
Louise Fourie · 7 Sep 2024Read ›Legal Considerations for Buying Property in South Africa
A buyer-side legal checklist for South African property transactions: ownership types, the conveyancer's role, title deed and tran…
Louise Fourie · 3 Sep 2024Read ›Great News for Returning Property Practitioners!
Property Practitioners, We have some exciting news for those of you who were in the real estate industry before but took a break a…
Louise Fourie · 20 Aug 2024Read ›Can a Minor Validly Enter a Contract?
Under South African law a minor generally cannot bind themselves to a contract without parental consent. The exceptions, the conse…
Louise Fourie · 12 Aug 2024Read ›Must You Pay the Estate Agent If There Is No Agreement?
Understanding Estate Agent Commission: Is It Payable Without an Explicit Agreement? When you're buying or selling property, estate…
Louise Fourie · 12 Aug 2024Read ›Tenancy Rights in South Africa: A Tenant’s Guide
Habitable property, privacy, quiet enjoyment, fair housing, deposit. The five rights every South African tenant has under the Rent…
Louise Fourie · 6 Aug 2024Read ›Top 3 Restaurants in Bloemfontein You Must Try
A curated tour of three Bloemfontein dining destinations: Avanti Italian Restaurant, De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa, and New…
Louise Fourie · 14 Jul 2024Read ›Top 5 Reasons Why People Stay in Bloemfontein
Affordable cost of living, top universities, vibrant culture, natural beauty, and a tight-knit community. The five reasons Bloemfo…
Louise Fourie · 14 Jul 2024Read ›South African Property Investment for Non-residents
You Don’t Need to Be a Citizen to Invest in SA Property Investing in property in South Africa as a non-resident is simpler than yo…
Louise Fourie · 14 Jul 2024Read ›5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Quick Sale
When buyers are looking for a new home, showcasing your property's potential is crucial. Helping them picture themselves living in…
Louise Fourie · 14 Jul 2024Read ›How Much Money Will I as Seller Receive
Selling a property can be an exciting and profitable venture, but it's important to understand how much money you will actually re…
Louise Fourie · 14 Jul 2024Read ›Sole vs Open Mandate: Which One Actually Sells Your Property
Sole, open, exclusive, joint: the four mandate types South African home sellers will encounter, what each one means for marketing…
Louise Fourie · 7 Jul 2024Read ›Tips for First-time Homebuyers
Learn the top tips for first-time homebuyers in South Africa, covering budgeting, property research, and the buying process. Get r…
Louise Fourie · 7 Jul 2024Read ›The Voetstoots Clause in Real Estate: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Learn about the voetstoots clause in real estate. Understand the risks, protections, and legal implications of buying "as is." get…
Louise Fourie · 2 Jul 2024Read ›Are Landlords Obliged to Provide Backup Power?
Load shedding raised the question across South Africa: must a landlord supply backup power? The short legal answer (no, unless in…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›After Registration: Remember to Apply at the Municipality
Eight common reasons new South African homeowners do not receive their first municipal statement, and how to fix each one. Practic…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Can the Municipality Cut Your Power Due to the Landlord's Debt?
A Constitutional Court ruling protected tenants when the city disconnected electricity over the landlord's arrears. What PAJA requ…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Can a Body Corporate Withhold Clearance Certificates?
A High Court ruling clarified that body corporates cannot withhold levy clearance certificates over alleged rule violations if all…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Municipality's Obligation to Provide Accommodation
A Johannesburg High Court case clarified what municipalities must do when an eviction would leave the occupiers homeless: produce…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Can I Sign My Sale Agreement with Docusign?
Can You Use DocuSign to Sign a Sale Agreement for Property in South Africa? DocuSign is a popular tool that allows people to sign…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Can a Home Owners Association Take Over Municipal Service?
As frustrations with municipal service delivery grow, more people are turning to self-sufficiency by installing water tanks and so…
Louise Fourie · 9 Jun 2024Read ›Beware When Buying a Property at a Sale of Execution
Sales in execution look like bargains until the body corporate arrears, municipal rates, and special levies land on the new owner.…
Louise Fourie · 8 Jun 2024Read ›Does the Purchaser Has Rights Against the Voetstoots Clause?
Buying property can be tricky, especially when hidden defects come into play. The "voetstoots" clause is a common term in property…
Louise Fourie · 8 Jun 2024Read ›Sales in Execution - Pitfalls
Sales in Execution vs. Repossessions Both terms are related to what happens when homeowners can't pay their mortgages, but they oc…
Louise Fourie · 8 Jun 2024Read ›How to Confirm a Purchaser's Bond Approval.
When is it possible to establish that the purchaser's bond has been accepted is a common question. Many sale agreements provide th…
Louise Fourie · 30 Jan 2024Read ›
