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Bok Test Nerves? Buying Property at Auction in South Africa
3 5 min
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Bok Test Nerves? Buying Property at Auction in South Africa

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.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
04/11/2026
Why Is My New Build Losing Money? VAT or Transfer Duty
13 6 min
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Why Is My New Build Losing Money? VAT or Transfer Duty

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.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
28/10/2026
What Happens Between "Offer Accepted" and Registration
5 2 min
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What Happens Between "Offer Accepted" and Registration

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.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
21/10/2026