Practical property guides for South African buyers, sellers and investors.
Is an online property value estimate in South Africa accurate enough to price your home? We compare automated estimates with a professional CMA from an agent.
Read article →How long to sell a house in South Africa? A realistic timeline from listing to transfer, what causes delays, and how to speed up your property sale.
Read article →Wondering about the best time to sell a house in South Africa? Learn how seasons, SARB interest rates and local conditions affect your sale and price.
Read article →Confused by the types of property valuation in South Africa? We explain free agent valuations, municipal valuations and bank valuations, and when to use each.
Read article →Estate agent commission in South Africa is negotiable, not fixed. Learn typical rates, what commission covers, VAT, and how to judge value before you sign.
Read article →Asking how much is my house worth in South Africa? Learn what drives property value, how valuations work and how to get a free estimate from CHA Properties.
Read article →Selling a house in Johannesburg? This 2026 guide covers pricing, compliance certificates, rates clearance and how to attract serious Gauteng buyers.
Read article →The cost of selling a house in South Africa goes beyond commission. We break down bond cancellation, compliance certificates, rates clearance and CGT for 2026.
Read article →A complete checklist of the documents needed to sell a house in South Africa, from title deeds and FICA to compliance certificates and rates clearance.
Read article →Selling a house in Cape Town? This complete 2026 guide covers pricing, compliance certificates, transfer costs and how to attract serious buyers.
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The difference between the transfer attorney, bond attorney and bond cancellation attorney in a South African property sale, and who pays each one.
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How capital gains tax works when selling your house in South Africa: the R3 million primary residence exclusion, how CGT is calculated, and when you pay.
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What sellers really receive after a property sale in South Africa: commission, bond cancellation, rates clearance, CGT and other costs explained.
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How to price your home for sale in South Africa: how price brackets shape visibility, buyer expectations and negotiation, and what market-related means.
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A step-by-step roadmap for selling a property in South Africa, from mandate and compliance certificates to Deeds Office registration and payout.
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A guide to the compliance certificates South African property sellers need before transfer: electrical, gas, plumbing, electric fence, solar and beetle.
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Plan your bond repayments in South Africa with confidence: how instalments work, fixed vs variable rates, and ways to pay off your home loan sooner.
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How SARB repo rate decisions shape your bond repayments, buying power and selling plans in South Africa, plus smart repayment habits that save money.
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Position your South African property to sell faster and for more: precise pricing, presentation, professional marketing and smart offer management.
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What the voetstoots clause means for South African property sales: latent vs patent defects, seller disclosure duties, and when the clause falls away.
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Why a professional estate agent is the key to a quick property sale in South Africa: correct pricing, presentation, marketing reach and negotiation.
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Understand the 10 key clauses in a South African Offer to Purchase, from suspensive conditions to voetstoots, so your property sale stays protected.
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