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Buyer's Resource Centre

Free printable document templates and step-by-step guides for buying property in South Africa. Print, save as PDF, or fill in on screen.

Legal Template

Offer to Purchase (OTP)

A comprehensive, legally-informed template for making a private property offer in South Africa. Includes purchase price, deposit, suspensive conditions, occupation date, and voetstoots clause.

4 pages — Print / Save
Buyer Checklist

Property Viewing Checklist

Never miss a defect again. 60+ inspection points covering structure, roof, plumbing, electrics, damp, boundary walls, geyser, and neighbourhood factors to assess during every viewing.

3 pages — Print / Save
Step-by-Step Guide

First-Time Buyer's Guide

A plain-English walkthrough of the entire property purchase journey: pre-approval, making an offer, suspensive conditions, transfer process, bond registration, and taking occupation. SA-specific throughout.

5 pages — Print / Save
FICA Compliance

FICA Documents Checklist

A complete list of FICA documents required by transfer attorneys, banks, and estate agents for both buyers and sellers — individuals, married couples, trusts, and companies.

2 pages — Print / Save
Cost Guide

Transfer Costs & Fees Explained

Understand every rand you pay beyond the purchase price: transfer duty, conveyancing fees, bond registration costs, rates clearance, and levies. Includes the official 2024/2025 transfer duty tables.

3 pages — Print / Save
Property Types

Sectional Title vs Freehold

A detailed comparison of sectional title (flat/complex) and freehold ownership — levies, body corporate rules, special levies, maintenance, pets policy, and what to look for in a scheme's financial statements.

3 pages — Print / Save
How to download: Open any document and use your browser's Print function (Ctrl+P / ⌘+P) and choose "Save as PDF" to keep a copy on your device. All documents are based on South African law and practice.