South Africa Home Loan & Transfer Duty Calculator
Calculate your monthly bond repayments, SARS Transfer Duty (0% on properties up to R1,100,000), conveyancing attorney fees, and total upfront cash required.
Property & Home Loan Terms
Properties up to R1,100,000 pay R0 Transfer Duty.
Monthly Repayment & Upfront Costs
SARS Transfer Duty 2024/2025 Rules:
Under South African law, residential property transactions valued up to R1,100,000 are 100% exempt from transfer duty. For properties above R1,100,000, transfer duty is paid on a progressive sliding scale. When buying from a developer, VAT is included in the purchase price, eliminating transfer duty entirely.
Home Buying FAQ in South Africa
What is the 30% gross income affordability rule?
South African banks (Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank) require that your monthly home loan repayment does not exceed 30% of your single or joint gross monthly household income.
Why are there two different attorneys?
There are typically two legal fee components: Transfer Attorneys (appointed by the seller to transfer the property title) and Bond Attorneys (appointed by your bank to register the home loan mortgage at the Deeds Office).
Can I include transfer costs into my home loan?
Generally, transfer duty and attorney fees must be paid in cash upfront before the Deeds Office registration can take place. However, some banks offer 105% home loans to qualifying First-Time Buyers to cover legal fees.
What is the SA Prime Lending Rate?
The Prime Lending Rate is the benchmark rate set by commercial banks in South Africa, dictated by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Repo Rate. Banks offer rates between Prime -1% and Prime +2% depending on credit risk.
📊 South African Statutory Comparative Matrix (SARS & Statutory Breakdown)
| Statutory Heading / Obligation | Calculated Amount |
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| Primary Settlement / Net Amount | R 0.00 |
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