Buying Off Plan? How to Protect Your Deposit from Developer Bankruptcy
Buying property off plan remains a popular entry point into the South African property market in 2026, driven by the exemption from transfer duty and the potential for capital appreciation during the build phase. However, as recent market shifts have shown, the risk of developer insolvency is an ever-present variable in these transactions. Understanding the […]
TRANSFER DUTY – NO SURPRISES – PART 2
SUMMARY: I was recently asked by a purchaser of a property as to why he had to pay a penalty for late payment of transfer duty and why the conveyancer dealing with the transfer had not advised him of the penalty. This of course leads to the question of whom, when and to whom is […]