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