The process of buying or selling property can be rather overwhelming, more so, when you do not know what to expect.
Below is a list of expenses which may arise for both the seller and purchaser to assist you in preparing for the unknown.
The buyer is liable for:
- Transfer Fees (payable to Transfer Attorneys)
- Transfer Duty (tax payable to SARS) or VAT
- Bond registration Fees*
- Home-Owners Association Consent Fee *
- Body Corporate levy clearance Fee *
- Costs in terms of special bond conditions *
- Occupational interest *
- Special Levies imposed by a Body Corporate before transfer
The seller is liable for:
- Agents commission
- All appropriate and necessary certificates of compliance, eg, Electrical Certificate
- Bond Cancellation fees *
- Penalty Bond Interest *
- Advanced rates clearance figures
- Levies/Special Levies
- Capital Gains Tax *
- Home-Owners Consent*
- Certified Copy of misplaced Title Deeds *
*if applicable
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For any enquiries related to your property and transfer proces, please contact our experienced Conveyancing and Property Law team.
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