Real Estate Agents

A residential property sale in South Africa follows a predictable sequence when a property practitioner is involved. You prepare the home, agree on pricing, sign the mandate, list the property, review offers, and proceed through transfer until registration at the Deeds Office.

A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is an official document issued by a qualified, registered professional after inspecting a specific installation in your home. It certifies that the system complies with national regulations and industry codes.

Many buyers focus on how much the bank will lend instead of what they can comfortably repay. BetterBond’s 2025 data shows the average South African home loan sits just below R1.3 million, with repayments around R13 500 per month at a prime rate of 11.75%.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the country’s independent central bank. Its core job is to protect the value of the rand by keeping inflation low and stable, so households and businesses can plan with confidence. 

Well-positioned properties make an immediate impression. They invite interest from the right buyers, generate multiple viewings, and create the conditions for competitive offers. 

Originally designed to shield sellers from liability for certain defects, the voetstoots clause has evolved into a highly contested feature of South African property law. 

Some properties attract serious buyers and achieve clean, confident offers within days. Others linger on the market, gathering dust and missing out on their full potential. It’s easy to assume the difference lies in price or location—but in truth, the defining factor is often who is managing the sale.

A well-drafted OTP protects the interests of both parties, ensures clarity on the key aspects of the deal, and reduces the risk of disputes or delays. If the clauses are incomplete, unclear, or misunderstood, they can cause financial losses, unnecessary conflict, or even the collapse of the sale.