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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