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Selling a home in South Africa comes with a handful of predictable costs. Budget for these up front so your asking price holds up at transfer.
Negotiable and only payable if you use an agent. Sell privately on Plotwise and this drops to zero.
SellerElectrical (COC) is standard; gas, water, electric-fence and beetle may apply depending on your property.
SellerGive your bank 90 days’ notice to avoid penalty interest, then settle cancellation fees on your existing bond.
SellerConveyancing and transfer duty are settled by the buyer, but they shape what buyers will offer for your home.
BuyerBuyers explore real suburb boundaries, stats and lifestyle info, so your listing shows up in the right context.
Rich photo galleries, map-first search and clean cards help your home stand out to serious buyers.
A bond calculator and saved favourites help buyers understand affordability and stay engaged with your property.
Transfer duty, bond costs and sectional-title concepts are baked into the experience end to end.
Practical guides and strategies for every step of your selling journey.
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8 min readStart by understanding what similar homes in your suburb are selling for and what you still owe on your bond. From there, decide whether to work with an agent, sell privately, or a mix of both. Plotwise helps you research prices, compare areas and get your home in front of serious buyers.
No. Many South Africans sell with an agent, but you can also sell your home yourself. Agents handle pricing, marketing, viewings and offers; selling yourself gives you more control but more admin. Plotwise is designed to support both.
Typical costs include agent commission (if you use an agent), compliance certificates (electrical, gas, water, beetle where applicable), bond cancellation fees and conveyancing. Buyers usually pay transfer duty, but it still influences how you price your home.
It depends on your price, area and the market. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes in popular suburbs can sell in a few weeks; overpriced or unique properties can take months. Quality photos, a competitive asking price and wide online exposure all help shorten your time on market.
Sellers typically need an electrical compliance certificate (COC). Depending on the property and municipality, you may also need gas, water, electric-fence and beetle certificates. Your agent or conveyancer can advise on your specifics.
Common mistakes include overpricing, poor timing, skipping small repairs, low-quality photos and forgetting the full cost of selling. Pricing correctly from day one is the single biggest factor in a successful sale.
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