Do you pay transfer fees when buying a house?

Yes, the buyer is responsible for paying transfer fees, although the conveyancing attorney who conducts the process is appointed by the seller.

You will have to pay a fee to the attorney, and a taxc to SARS known as transfer duty. However, transfer duty is only payable on properties above R1 million in value.

Determine what you will pay in transfer costs using our Transfer Cost Calculator.

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