
Buying property at auction in South Africa? The hammer falls once. What to check before you bid, what the discount is paying for, and whose name to bid in.

Buying a new build from a developer in South Africa? You usually pay VAT, not transfer duty. Here is how that works and why it does not mean cheaper.

What actually happens between signing an Offer to Purchase and getting your title deed — the attorneys, FICA, transfer duty, clearance certificates, and the Deeds Office, step by step.