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WHAT EVERY FOREIGN BUYER NEEDS TO KNOW
About Purchasing Property in South Africa
CLIENT GUIDE | MAY 2026
SOUTH AFRICA HAS EMERGED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S
MOST COMPELLING DESTINATIONS FOR FOREIGN
PROPERTY INVESTMENT.
A world-class Deeds Registry, constitutional protection of ownership rights, a transparent conveyancing system, and a volatile rand that can make South African property increasingly affordable in foreign currency terms have together attracted a growing wave of international buyers. Non-resident foreign buyers accounted for approximately 4% of all residential transactions in South Africa in 2024, rising to around 40% of purchases above R10 million, particularly in the Western Cape. This guide provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the legal, tax, and practical framework governing foreign property ownership in South Africa, incorporating the most significant developments of 2025 and 2026.
“South Africa has one of the best deeds registration systems in the world, with an exceptional degree of accuracy and security of tenure.”
Straughan Inc., 2026
THE ANSWER IS AN UNEQUIVOCAL YES.
There are no nationality-based restrictions on property ownership in South Africa, save for a prohibition on illegal aliens. Foreign nationals, whether or not they hold a South African visa or residency permit, may purchase residential or commercial property freely. Importantly, buying property does not confer any right of residence or visa entitlement. If you intend to spend significant time in South Africa, you must comply with the requirements of the Immigration Act separately.
As of early 2026, there are no geographic restrictions on where foreigners may buy. There is currently some legislative discussion about limiting foreign ownership of land in South Africa, but this has been raised and deferred many times over the years and tends to resurface around elections. It is unlikely to be imposed retrospectively; if you already own, any future restriction should have a limited effect on existing ownership. There is also legislation regulating government expropriation of property, which is of concern to both foreign and local investors, though in practice its application is expected to focus primarily on agricultural land and land affected by mineral rights. These concerns should not deter investment in well-located urban and coastal property.
Property may be registered in the name of a natural person (individual), jointly with another person in undivided shares, or through a legal entity such as a South African company, close corporation, or trust. The identity and nature of the purchaser must be decided before the offer to purchase is signed. You may reserve the right to nominate a legal entity as purchaser, but this nomination must be made before midnight on the date the agreement is finally concluded. Changes after that point are not possible without the agreement of both parties, which may not be forthcoming.
Individual Ownership
The most straightforward approach. Title registers in your own name. If buying jointly with a partner or spouse, consider whether you wish to own in equal or unequal shares and ensure the agreement reflects this precisely.
Entity Ownership (Company, Trust or CC)
A non-resident may elect to hold property through a locally registered entity for estate planning, confidentiality, or tax structuring purposes. The entity must meet all South African registration requirements. Critically, where a non-resident wishes to own through a company, approximately ten days should be allowed before funds are introduced to South Africa, to apply to the Reserve Bank for approval of a loan from the non-resident to the local entity. Funds introduced without this approval may not be repatriable on the same terms.
Source: Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937; Companies Act 71 of 2008; SARB Exchange Control Circular 11/2025.
All agreements for the acquisition of immovable property must be in writing, signed by both buyer and seller, and contain the material terms prescribed by the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981. The offer to purchase or agreement of sale presented to you by an estate agent is the final, binding agreement once accepted by both parties. It is not a preliminary document or statement of intent. Do not sign under any misapprehension that it can easily be changed afterwards.
Once both parties have signed, neither may withdraw without legal consequences, save where unfulfilled suspensive conditions apply.
Estate agents often present their own standard pre-printed offer forms. We recommend that our clients allow us to prepare the offer document, but we understand that agents are more comfortable with their familiar forms. Whichever form is used, ensure it accurately reflects your true intentions, and do not hesitate to request amendments before signing.
Key Questions Before Signing
Before committing to an agreement of sale, establish:
VAT or Transfer Duty?
Does the purchase price include VAT, or is the purchaser liable for transfer duty? This depends on whether the seller is a registered VAT vendor and whether the property forms part of their VAT enterprise. The difference is significant.
Going Concern?
If the seller is a registered VAT vendor and the property is generating short-term rental income exceeding R1 million per year and is sold as a going concern, both buyer and seller must be registered VAT vendors in South Africa and the sale may qualify for a zero-rated VAT transaction, meaning no VAT and no transfer duty is payable by the purchaser. This can be attractive but has ongoing compliance requirements and may result in higher costs over time.
Payment timing.
The deposit and transfer costs are generally due soon after signing. The balance of the purchase price must be guaranteed well before transfer. If the seller has a mortgage bond over the property that must be cancelled before transfer, your bank guarantee for the balance will be required at least a month before the anticipated transfer date. Do not assume you can send funds just before registration.
Agent commission.
Confirm that the selling agent introduced you to the property and that no other agent has a competing commission claim. Commission is ordinarily paid by the seller, but you will typically be asked to warrant there is no competing claim. If another agent was involved at any stage, disclose this before signing.
Fixtures and fittings.
A property is sold with all fixtures and fittings of a permanent nature unless specifically excluded. Do not assume anything is included unless it is expressly listed in the agreement. This is particularly important where
the property is currently tenanted, as tenants may remove certain items.
Moveable assets.
If you are also purchasing movables from the seller (furniture, equipment), structure these in a separate but financially linked sale agreement. Transfer duty is levied on the immovable property value; including movables in the property price unnecessarily inflates that tax.
Non-resident seller.
If the seller is a non-resident, the purchaser, the agent, and the conveyancer all have a legal obligation to ensure that the seller’s capital gains tax is properly dealt with. The agreement must contain a provision authorising the conveyancer to withhold a portion of the purchase price for payment to SARS (7.5% if the seller is a natural person, 10% for a company, and 15% for a trust).
Occupation and risk dates.
Be clear on when physical occupation is permitted and when risk in the property passes. Where these are tied to the transfer date, note that the exact registration date cannot be predicted with certainty.
Voetstoots.
This clause means the property is sold as is. You are deemed to have knowledge of all that a diligent purchaser would discover on a thorough investigation. The Consumer Protection Act overrides voetstoots where the seller is a developer or in the business of selling property.
Cooling-Off
A statutory cooling-off right exists only where the purchase price does not exceed R250,000 and certain additional Alienation of Land Act criteria are present. This right is not available on most foreign-buyer transactions.
The total cost of acquiring property in South Africa as a foreign cash buyer typically falls between 4% and 6% of the purchase price. With a mortgage bond, total costs rise to 8% to 10%. The components are:
Transfer duty or VAT.
(see table below).
Conveyancing fees for the transfer
(Legal Practice Council tariff, paid by the buyer, based on purchase price).
Bond registration fees.
(If a mortgage is required, separate fees for the bond attorneys appointed by the bank).
Deeds Office registration levies.
Rates clearance and levy clearance certificate costs.
Sundry Deeds Office and bank charges.
Your own attorney’s fees, if you appoint independent legal representation to supervise the transfer process.
Note that the conveyancing attorney attending to transfer is appointed by the seller and acts on the seller’s instructions. The purchaser pays those fees but the attorney does not act for the purchaser. For high-value transactions, we strongly recommend appointing your own attorney to review and supervise the process on your behalf, at an additional but worthwhile cost.
Transfer Duty (2026/27 Rates)
Transfer duty is payable to SARS on all acquisitions not subject to VAT. Where the seller is a VAT-registered developer and the property is part of their business, VAT at 15% applies instead and no transfer duty is payable. The current rates, effective 1 April 2025 and confirmed unchanged for 2026/27:
Source: SARS Transfer Duty Act, rates effective 1 April 2025; confirmed unchanged for 2026/27 by National Treasury, Budget Speech 25 February 2026.
The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (which replaced the Estate Agency Affairs Act) introduced a mandatory disclosure obligation on sellers of immovable property. Before a property practitioner may market or sell a property, the seller must complete a Property Condition Report (PCR), disclosing all known defects and material facts affecting the property. The completed PCR must be provided to the prospective buyer before or at the time of signing the offer to purchase, and the buyer must acknowledge receipt.
The PCR requires the seller to disclose known structural defects, damp or water ingress, roof problems, plumbing and electrical faults, pest infestations, boundary issues, disputes with neighbours, zoning non-compliance, and any other material facts that a buyer would reasonably wish to know. It is a valuable starting point and can inform the buyer’s initial assessment of the property.
Patent Defects and What the Buyer is Deemed to Know
South African law draws a critical distinction between two categories of defect:
Patent defects.
Defects that are visible or reasonably discoverable on a careful physical inspection of the property. Cracked walls, damaged roof tiles, peeling paint, broken fittings, and deteriorated finishes are typical examples. A buyer is deemed in law to have knowledge of all patent defects, whether or not they conducted a personal inspection and whether or not the seller disclosed them in the PCR. The voetstoots clause provides the seller with complete protection against claims arising from patent defects.
Latent defects.
Concealed defects not reasonably discoverable on a careful inspection. Examples include defective waterproofing hidden beneath a freshly painted surface, subsidence, or a faulty concealed drainage system. The voetstoots clause protects the seller from liability for latent defects the seller did not know about. However, where the seller knew of a latent defect and deliberately concealed it, the seller loses the protection of the voetstoots clause and may be held liable for the buyer’s resulting loss.
Why the PCR Cannot Replace a Due Diligence
The Property Condition Report, while mandatory and useful, has significant limitations that foreign buyers in particular must understand:
It reflects only what the seller knows and chooses to disclose.
A seller may be unaware of defects, particularly in older buildings or where prior owners carried out undisclosed alterations. The PCR cannot reveal what the seller does not know.
It does not substitute for inspection of patent defects.
The PCR focuses on known latent defects. A buyer who relies on it as their sole assessment of physical condition, and who fails to arrange their own inspection, takes on the full risk of all patent defects that a reasonable inspection would have revealed.
It provides no independent professional verification.
The PCR is the seller’s subjective assessment, not an engineer’s or architect’s report. The seller’s view of what constitutes a defect and what is material may differ substantially from a professional assessor’s findings.
It does not cover planning, zoning, or legal compliance.
The PCR addresses the physical condition of the property only. It does not report on building plan conformance, zoning, heritage status, title conditions, servitudes, expropriation notices, or any of the legal matters that a full due diligence addresses.
Foreign buyers face a heightened risk.
A local buyer can visit the property repeatedly and engage trusted professionals quickly. A foreign buyer purchasing remotely, or on a brief visit, has limited opportunity for personal inspection and is therefore more dependent on the PCR than is safe. The risk of relying on it without independent verification is correspondingly greater.
“The Property Condition Report tells you what the seller knows and is willing to admit. A professional due diligence tells you what is actually there.”
Straughan Inc., 2026
Our strong advice to all buyers, and especially to foreign buyers who cannot easily revisit the property, is to treat the PCR as a useful disclosure tool but never as a substitute for independent professional inspection. Appoint a structural engineer to assess the physical condition of the building, an architect or town planner to review building plan compliance, and your own attorneys to conduct a legal and title investigation. The cost of these investigations is modest relative to the purchase price and the potential exposure from undiscovered defects or non-compliance.
Source: Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 and Regulations; Mandatory Disclosure Form prescribed under the Act.
Voetstoots doctrine: Holmdene Brickworks (Pty) Ltd v Roberts Construction Co Ltd 1977 (3) SA 670 (A).
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (applies where seller is a developer or in the business of selling property).
An agreement of sale can be made conditional on a due diligence investigation, during which the buyer examines all relevant aspects of the property within a defined period before deciding to proceed. This is particularly advisable for foreign buyers who may be less familiar with local conditions and who may not have ready access to the property.
We can oversee and coordinate a full due diligence on your behalf.
The voetstoots clause means that you are deemed to have knowledge of everything a diligent purchaser would discover on thorough investigation. Not conducting a due diligence does not reduce your deemed knowledge; it merely reduces your actual knowledge, leaving you exposed.
A thorough due diligence will typically cover:
Title and Legal Status
Title deed and conditions of title.
We can usually obtain a copy of the title deed at short notice. If you intend to undertake renovations or development, a more thorough historical title search is advisable, and we attend to this.
Servitudes and real rights.
We can usually obtain a copy of the title deed at short notice. If you intend to undertake renovations or development, a more thorough historical title search is advisable, and we attend to this.
Options and pre-emptive rights.
Confirm that no person holds an option to purchase, a right of first refusal, or any similar right in relation to the property.
Land restitution claims.
Determine whether the property is subject to any claim under the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994.
Expropriation notices.
Confirm that the seller has received no notice of intention to expropriate all or part of the property.
Road declarations and widening.
Establish whether any road has been declared over the property and whether any notice of road widening has been received.
Physical and Planning
Boundaries and extent.
The legal boundary of the property is defined by its surveyed diagram, not its physical fences or walls. A land surveyor can reinstate boundary pegs to confirm actual boundaries and check for encroachments by or onto neighbouring properties.
Zoning and use rights.
Confirm what activities the zoning permits on the property, and whether any rezoning, relaxation, or departure applications are needed for your intended use. A local town planner is best placed to advise on this and on likely municipal policy trends.
Neighbouring zoning rights.
Establish the zoning of neighbouring properties and any unutilised rights that could be exercised in future. A great view today is not guaranteed to remain unimpaired; check what has been approved or applied for in the neighbourhood.
Building plan conformance.
All buildings, alterations, and extensions should conform to approved building plans. This can be difficult to verify for older buildings; you will need the seller’s consent to obtain plans from the local authority. We recommend an architect or experienced town planner review this.
Heritage status.
Confirm whether the property or its buildings are protected under the South African Heritage Resources Act. Heritage protection significantly limits your ability to alter or convert buildings, particularly older ones.
Physical condition.
A structural engineer can inspect the building for soundness, damp, roofing defects, geyser condition, pool leaks, and similar physical concerns. Do not rely on the seller’s representations alone.
Underground services
Identify the location of water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical cables below ground, particularly if you plan to build.
Occupation and Encumbrances
Underground services
Establish whether the property is currently let or subject to any right of occupation by any person, including employee tenancies or informal arrangements. Confirm that on transfer you will receive unencumbered ownership and vacant occupation.
Encroachments
Confirm that no improvements on the property encroach onto neighbouring land, and that no neighbouring improvements encroach onto the property. Remember: only the surveyed diagram defines the legal boundary.
Sectional Title Units
Where you are buying a sectional title unit (an apartment, townhouse, or office unit), in addition to the above, examine:
The conduct and management rules of the scheme.
The financial position of the body corporate.
Are levies being collected? Is there adequate funding in the maintenance reserve? Are there any special levies anticipated or already imposed?
Minutes of body corporate meetings.
These reveal the issues of concern to owners in the scheme and any disputes or problems affecting the complex.
Extension rights.
Does the developer or any person retain the right to extend the scheme in future? This may affect your enjoyment of the unit and common property.
Exclusive use areas.
Are the parking bays, garage, garden, or storeroom exclusive use areas allocated to the unit you are buying, or are they common property?
Short-term rental rules.
Many body corporates have adopted conduct rules restricting or prohibiting short-term rentals. Confirm the current rules before committing, particularly if you intend to let the property on platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com.
Straughan Inc. can coordinate a full due diligence for foreign buyers, including title searches, town planning reports, structural engineering inspections, and body corporate reviews. A comprehensive due diligence typically costs in the region of R120,000.
Ownership of immovable property in South Africa passes only on registration in the Deeds Registry. The process is managed by a conveyancer, a specially qualified legal practitioner. Under South African custom, the seller nominates the conveyancer, but the buyer pays the transfer costs. The transferring attorney acts on the seller’s instructions. In any dispute between the parties, the buyer must seek independent legal advice.
The conveyancer prepares the transfer documents, collects rates and levy clearance certificates, pays transfer duty to SARS, and lodges the complete bundle at the Deeds Registry. The Registry subjects documents to a thorough examination before registration. On the registration date, existing bonds are cancelled, new bonds registered, the buyer is recorded as owner, and the purchase price is paid to the seller. The typical total transfer period is six to twelve weeks from the signed agreement.
Upon registration, previous liabilities of the seller do not pass to the buyer, except for certain historic municipal rates arrears which attach to the land. A municipal clearance certificate confirming no outstanding amounts is a prerequisite for lodgement.
The agreement of sale may be concluded informally via email exchange, even from abroad, but the agreement must be signed in wet ink (not by electronic signature) to be valid.
Transfer and bond documents prepared by the conveyancer must also be signed in black ink and, if signed outside South Africa, must be authenticated either before a Notary Public in the relevant country or at the South African Embassy or Consulate.
This can be costly and time consuming. Many conveyancers accept scanned images for buyer documents on transfer, though original authenticated documents remain important for bond registration and for sellers.
A practical solution is to grant a General Power of Attorney (GPA) to a trusted representative in South Africa (a family member, colleague, or your attorney) before leaving the country. The representative may then sign all transfer and bond documents on your behalf. The one limitation: no one may sign an affidavit or statutory declaration on your behalf, even under a GPA.
Where the buyer is married under foreign law and a mortgage bond is required, the spouse’s cooperation in signing bond documentation will also be needed. Address this at the outset of the transaction.
As of 2025, South Africa’s exchange control regulations have been significantly relaxed. Non-residents may now bring funds into South Africa for property acquisition without prior SARB approval, provided the transaction is at arm’s length and at fair market value.
Foreign funds should be paid into a nominated South African bank account, typically the trust account of the transferring attorneys or the estate agent. When the funds are received, the South African bank issues a deal receipt.
This is one of the most important documents in the entire transaction and must be kept for the full duration of your ownership. Without deal receipts, you will struggle to demonstrate the foreign origin of your capital when you eventually sell and seek to repatriate your proceeds.
Accurate record keeping is not optional. Retain the deal receipts, the sale agreement, the conveyancer’s final statement of account, and your title deed. The endorsement of the title deed to reflect your non-resident status will also facilitate exchange control processes on eventual sale.
“The single biggest mistake foreign buyers make is not properly documenting money flows through authorised bank channels. This creates serious problems when trying to repatriate sale proceeds years later.”
Non-residents are restricted to a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 50% from South African banks. You must have at least 50% of the purchase price, plus all acquisition costs, available from foreign-sourced funds. To qualify for a local mortgage bond you will need to provide proof of income, a certified passport copy, proof of residential address, and comply with FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) requirements verifying your identity and source of funds.
Foreigners holding valid South African work permits are treated as residents by the Reserve Bank for the duration of the permit and are not subject to the 50% restriction.
Non-Resident Bank Account
To service a mortgage bond or receive rental income, you will need to open a non-resident banking account in South Africa. This must be done in person from within the country. Required documents include certified passport copies, an application form with your name, passport number, and address, and proof of source of income. Rental income from the property can be deposited into this account (subject to the bank holding a certified lease agreement). Bond repayments must be funded from foreign-sourced funds or from rental or interest income generated by the property, to preserve repatriation rights on eventual sale.
The South African rand has historically been one of the world’s most volatile emerging-market currencies. Over the five years to 2025, the rand traded as weakly as R19.90 to the dollar and as strongly as R15.70, a swing of more than 25%. Against the euro the range was R17.10 to R20.40. For a foreign buyer, currency volatility creates both opportunity and risk, and deserves careful consideration both at the time of purchase and in planning for eventual repatriation.
Rand Exchange Rate History: Annual Averages 2019–2026
Sources: European Central Bank, SARB, exchange-rates.org. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date averages to May 2026.
The Rand’s Long-Term Trend
As the charts above illustrate, the rand has generally trended weaker against the major currencies over time, punctuated by periodic recoveries. Key pressure points have included the COVID-19 shock in 2020, political uncertainty, load-shedding, and the 2023 grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force. The rand has strengthened notably from its weakest levels as some of these pressures eased. As of May 2026, approximate rates are: R16.50 to the US dollar, R19.10 to the euro, R22.20 to the British pound, and R1.79 to the Swedish krona.
For the foreign buyer, a weaker rand is a double-edged sword. When you bring funds in from abroad, a weaker rand means your foreign currency buys more South African property. When you eventually sell and repatriate, a weaker rand means your proceeds convert back to fewer units of your home currency. The net effect on real returns depends on both the property price performance in rand terms and the currency movement over your holding period.
Using a Local Mortgage to Hedge Currency Exposure
One strategy available to foreign buyers is to finance a portion of the purchase with a South African mortgage bond (subject to the 50% loan-to-value limit for non-residents), rather than bringing the full purchase price from abroad. The rationale is straightforward: if the rand weakens after your purchase, your rand-denominated debt effectively costs less in foreign currency terms to service and repay, while your foreign capital remains invested in your home market. In a weak-rand environment, this can represent a meaningful saving over a multi-year holding period.
Against this potential benefit, the buyer must weigh the cost of South African borrowing. As of May 2026, the SARB repo rate stands at 6.75% and the prime lending rate at 10.25%. Home loans for non-residents are typically priced at prime plus a margin, placing effective rates in the range of 10.75% to 12.00% per annum. This compares unfavourably with home loan rates in the European Union (where ECB-linked rates are broadly 3% to 5%), the United Kingdom (around 4% to 5%), and the United States (around 6% to 7%). The gap of 5% to 7% represents the cost of the hedge.
“A local mortgage hedges your foreign capital against rand weakness — but only makes sense if the rand depreciates faster than the interest rate differential costs you.”
Straughan Inc., 2026
Weighing Up the Trade-Off
The decision is ultimately a view on rand direction over your expected holding period. Consider:
If you expect the rand to weaken significantly (say, more than 6% to 8% per year on average), a local mortgage hedge may be attractive: the benefit of repaying a depreciating debt in your home currency could outweigh the higher South African interest rate.
If you expect the rand to hold steady or strengthen, borrowing locally at 10% to 12% when you could deploy capital at home at 3% to 6% is likely to be value-destroying. You would be paying a premium for a hedge you do not need.
The 50% LTV cap limits the hedge. Non-residents can borrow at most 50% of the purchase price from a South African bank. This constrains how much foreign capital can be preserved abroad, but also limits maximum exposure to high South African interest rates.
Tax efficiency. Bond interest on a property that generates rental income is deductible against that income for South African income tax purposes, which partially offsets the cost of borrowing.
Repatriation implications. Bond repayments must be made from foreign-sourced funds or from rental or interest income generated by the property in order to preserve repatriation rights on sale. This requires careful ongoing record-keeping and is an additional administrative burden.
South African interest rate outlook. The SARB’s quarterly projection model pointed to gradual further rate cuts toward 6.31% repo by end-2026 and 6.05% by end-2027, though the March 2026 hold and oil-price pressures have pushed the timeline out. Rates are expected to ease further but remain higher than their developed-market equivalents for the foreseeable future.
This is a nuanced financial decision that depends on your personal tax position, your home currency, your holding period, and your view of rand direction. We strongly recommend consulting a specialist forex and cross-border financial advisor before making this determination. This guide does not constitute financial advice.
Source: SARB MPC statements November 2025, January 2026, March 2026; exchange-rates.org; European Central Bank ECB rates; Bank of England base rate. Exchange rate data: annual averages, SARB and ECB. Interest rate comparisons are indicative only.
The South African rand has historically been one of the world’s most volatile emerging-market currencies. Over the five years to 2025, the rand traded as weakly as R19.90 to the dollar and as strongly as R15.70, a swing of more than 25%. Against the euro the range was R17.10 to R20.40. For a foreign buyer, currency volatility creates both opportunity and risk, and deserves careful consideration both at the time of purchase and in planning for eventual repatriation.
Long-Term Rental
Letting the property to a long-term tenant (leases of twelve months or more) provides predictable, stable income and is the lowest-complexity option. Long-term rentals are governed by the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, which establishes the rights and obligations of landlord and tenant and requires a written lease agreement. From a rates perspective, a long-term rental property retains its residential rates classification because the property serves as a primary residence for the tenant. This is a straightforward, well-regulated model with a deep pool of demand in Cape Town, George, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay.
For a foreign buyer absent from South Africa for most of the year, long-term rental provides continuous income without requiring active management. A professional property management agent can handle everything from finding and vetting tenants to maintenance and rental collection, typically for a fee of 8% to 12% of monthly rental income plus VAT. Rental income is taxable in South Africa as income from a South African source (see Section 14), but all operating expenses including bond interest, levies, rates, maintenance, and management fees are deductible.
Short-Term Rental: The Owner-User Model
Many foreign buyers adopt a hybrid model: occupying the property personally during visits to South Africa, and letting it on a short-term basis on platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com during their absence. This is arguably the most efficient use of a holiday or investment property for a foreign owner. It significantly reduces the net cost of ownership while preserving full personal enjoyment of the asset. With occupancy rates in Cape Town typically running at 60% to 70% and average daily rates of R3,000 to R8,000 or more for well-located properties, short-term rental income can materially offset bond repayments, levies, rates, and maintenance costs.
Professional short-term rental management companies can handle the entire operational cycle, including listing management, guest communication, housekeeping, linen, and maintenance, typically for a commission of 15% to 25% of gross rental income. This makes the model viable even for owners who are never present.
Regulatory Framework for Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rental activity in South Africa is subject to a layered and rapidly evolving regulatory framework. Buyers intending to let on a short-term basis must satisfy themselves on all of the following before committing to a purchase:
Body corporate conduct rules.
Where the property is a sectional title unit, the scheme’s conduct rules may restrict, heavily regulate, or outright prohibit short-term letting. These rules vary enormously between schemes and are actively litigated. Always obtain and read the conduct rules before purchasing a sectional title unit with a short-term rental intention. A rule prohibiting short-term letting that is lawfully adopted and confirmed by the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) will be binding on you as an owner.
Municipal planning by-laws.
The Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law (2015) permits short-term letting for periods not exceeding 30 consecutive days for the same guest. Properties used more intensively, or effectively as guest houses, may require additional planning approvals.
National regulatory framework.
A National Draft Code of Good Practice for short-term rentals has been in development and is expected to introduce national baseline standards. The regulatory landscape at national level is still evolving.
Cape Town: Commercial Rates on Short-Term Rental Properties
This is a development of direct importance to any buyer considering short-term letting in Cape Town. On 9 February 2026, the City of Cape Town announced its intention to publish a draft Short-Term Letting By-law for public comment. The by-law is designed to enforce compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy, which already provides that properties primarily used as commercial accommodation businesses, including short-term letting operations, must pay commercial property rates rather than residential rates.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has been explicit: “An Airbnb is a decentralised hotel, so it has to pay the same rates and taxes a hotel does. We are correcting an imbalance.” The City estimates that over 25,000 properties in Cape Town are listed on short-term rental platforms, more than in Amsterdam or Barcelona, and has been working to identify properties that may not currently be complying with the existing Rates Policy.
The proposed shift to commercial rates for primarily STR properties could increase municipal rates bills by as much as 135%, placing affected properties on a par with hotels and guesthouses. The by-law would also require rental platforms to share listing data with the City, making non-compliance easier to detect.
“The City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law does not introduce a new tax. It enforces an existing one — and aims to ensure that commercial short-term rental operations pay commercial rates, not subsidised residential rates.”
STBB Attorneys, February 2026
Crucially, the proposed measures include important exemptions:
Primary residence /
occasional letting.
Where an owner lets their primary residence occasionally while away on holiday, or lets out a room while living in the property, residential rates continue to apply. This exemption is significant for the owner-user model described above.
Long-term rentals.
Properties let to long-term tenants as their primary residence are not classified as commercial accommodation businesses and remain on residential rates.
South African interest rate outlook. The SARB’s quarterly projection model pointed to gradual further rate cuts toward 6.31% repo by end-2026 and 6.05% by end-2027, though the March 2026 hold and oil-price pressures have pushed the timeline out. Rates are expected to ease further but remain higher than their developed-market equivalents for the foreseeable future.
Long-term rentals.
As at May 2026, the by-law remains in draft form and has not yet been enacted. However, the direction of travel is clear, and buyers planning a STR income strategy for a Cape Town property should factor potential commercial rates into their financial modelling. Other South African municipalities are watching Cape Town’s approach and may follow.
Sources: City of Cape Town media statement, 9 February 2026; Bloomberg, 6 February 2026; STBB Attorneys, 12 February 2026; Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law 2015; Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999; Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011.
Non-residents are liable for South African Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on South African immovable property and on assets of a South African permanent establishment. CGT is not a separate tax but is incorporated into normal income tax, with only a portion of the gain (the inclusion rate) added to taxable income:
The annual CGT exclusion for individuals increased to R50,000 from 1 March 2026 (previously R40,000). The primary residence exclusion of R3 million does not generally apply to non-resident sellers of South African property.
Withholding Tax on Non-Resident Sellers
Where a non-resident sells South African property for more than R2 million, the buyer must withhold a portion of the proceeds as a provisional CGT payment to SARS (under section 35A of the Income Tax Act):
7.5%
where the seller is
a natural person.
10%
where the seller is
a foreign company.
15%
where the seller is
a foreign trust.
These are advance payments against the seller’s final CGT liability, not additional taxes. A CGT directive application to SARS before registration can reduce or eliminate the withholding where the actual liability is lower. Non-residents who are not yet registered as South African taxpayers will need to register and file a return for the year of disposal.
Source: Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, Eighth Schedule and s35A; SARS CGT rates confirmed unchanged in Budget 2026 (25 Feb 2026). Annual exclusion R50,000 from 1 March 2026.
Non-residents are liable for South African income tax only on income from a South African source. If you rent out the property, that rental income is subject to South African income tax at your applicable marginal rate, after allowable deductions (rates, levies, maintenance, management fees, bond interest, and depreciation where applicable). No South African tax is levied on foreign pensions.
Physical presence test:
A non-resident who spends more than 91 days in South Africa in the current year, more than 91 days in each of the five preceding years, and more than 915 days in total over those five years, may be deemed a South African tax resident and become liable for tax on worldwide income. Foreign nationals spending extended periods at a holiday home should take specific advice on their tax residency status.
SARS tax reference number:
SARS increasingly requires a South African tax reference number from foreign buyers as part of the transfer duty payment process. Apply for this early to avoid delays.
This is consistently the most important concern for foreign investors. The answer is reassuring: your foreign-sourced capital, together with any profit attributable to your portion of ownership, may be repatriated under South Africa’s Exchange Control Regulations, subject to the following requirements:
You must be able to prove foreign origin of the funds using deal receipts issued by the receiving South African bank.
You must present deal receipts, the sale agreement, and the conveyancer’s final account to the Reserve Bank (through your authorised dealer bank) at the time of repatriation.
If any portion of the purchase was funded by a South African mortgage bond, that portion cannot be repatriated until the bond is fully settled. Bond repayments must themselves have been funded from foreign or qualifying local sources.
If you co-own with a South African resident, only your proportionate share of the foreign-funded amount may be repatriated.
Permanent residency
If you take up permanent South African residency and sign a Declaration and Undertaking at a South African bank, you are classified as a resident for exchange control purposes. Repatriation rights are then limited to a five-year window from the date of immigration. After five years you are treated as a South African citizen for exchange control purposes.
Repatriation proceeds are also subject to CGT (see section 13), with the withholding tax mechanism ensuring SARS receives its portion at registration.
For non-residents, South African estate duty applies only to property situated in South Africa.
The current rates, confirmed unchanged in the 2026 Budget:
Every estate receives a Section 4A abatement of R3.5 million. For non-residents, this abatement is available but limited to assets situated in South Africa. Inheritance bequeathed to a surviving spouse is exempt from estate duty. The first-dying spouse’s unused abatement may roll over to the survivor, potentially providing a combined R7 million abatement on the second death.
Decide on ownership
structure before signing.
Individual, joint, company, trust, or CC. Nominate a legal entity before midnight on the date of final signature if applicable.
Appoint your
own attorney.
The transferring attorney acts for the seller. For high-value transactions, appoint Straughan Inc. to advise and supervise on your behalf.
Apply for a SARS tax
reference number.
Required for transfer duty processing. Apply early to avoid registration delays.
Transfer funds through
authorised dealers.
All foreign funds must enter South Africa through an authorised dealer bank. Obtain and retain every deal receipt.
Comply
with FICA.
Prepare certified passport copies, proof of address, proof of income, and source-of-funds documentation.
Conduct
due diligence.
Particularly for older properties, sectional title units, or where development is planned. We can coordinate the full investigation.
Check VAT
or transfer duty.
Establish whether the seller is a VAT vendor before signing. The answer materially affects your costs.
Review sectional title
conduct rules.
Obtain and read the scheme rules before committing, especially for short-term rental intentions.
Plan for compliance
certificates.
Confirm with the seller which certificates are required and whether they are in order.
Arrange a General
Power of Attorney.
If you will not be in South Africa during registration, grant a GPA to a local representative before you depart.
Retain all transaction
documents for life of ownership.
Sale agreement, deal receipts, conveyancer’s account, and title deed must be presented to the SARB on eventual repatriation.
Obtain independent
tax advice.
Particularly on CGT planning, rental income tax compliance, and the physical presence test.
DISCLAIMER: This guide is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. South African law, exchange control regulations, and tax rates are subject to change. Readers should obtain specific professional advice before entering into any property transaction. Straughan Inc. accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on the information contained herein. May 2026.
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Their harmony inspires how we approach property law: with precision, purpose and respect for every detail.
At Straughan Inc., we align people, purpose and property with the same natural balance that governs the living world. Like nature, our work is built on order, connection and grace – ensuring every transaction flows seamlessly, where everything fits and flourishes together.
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Dear Hester,
The seller asked that I convey his appreciation and congratulations on a job well done.
Coming from a similar industry himself, he was very impressed by the professionalism and speed of registering this sale (20 Days). On top of that receiving the proceeds into his account within a few hours of registration is benchmark setting.
Well Done and thanks very much!!
June 2026
Dear Mrs Coetzee,
Thank you very much for all your guidance and support throughout this process. It was a pleasure dealing with you and to secure our very first property in South Africa. The next time, we will most certainly come back to you!
June 2026
Dear Saleem,
I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to you for your exceptional assistance, professionalism, and patience throughout the entire transfer process.
Thank you for always keeping us informed, for your professionalism under pressure, and for the care and diligence with which you handled the matter from start to finish.
June 2026
Dear Jared, I cannot thank you enough. Wishing that this goes a little way to see you through the chilly Cape Town Winter. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I will be sure to refer everyone I know your way!
May 2026
Dear Jenna, Megan and Christina,
I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to each of you for the amazing and professional way in which you handled the sale. Your attention to detail, efficiency, and constant support made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I truly appreciate the dedication and expertise you brought to every stage – it’s clear you are an exceptional team. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment.
May 2026
Oh wow how amazing!! Thank you for you and the team for making it so easy! Can’t wait to welcome you on the “deck” one day.
April 2026
Thanks so much for your professional support with this matter.
May 2026
Dear Jackie
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the team of Straughan Inc for your professionalism and hard work during this process.
May 2026
Hi Jenna
Thank you very much for sending these through to me and thank you and your team for all that you have done for this transfer to happen. Its appreciated.
May 2026
Hi Marize, wil net dankie se vir alles en veral julle goeie diens.
April 2026
Good afternoon Gena. Thank you for your prompt response. I must say that I am spoiled to get your firm’s excellent service.
April 2026
Goeie dag Jackie. Baie dankie vir jou wonderlike diens, dis ‘n groot verligting dat alles nou afgehandel is.
April 2026
Thank you for the mail below and assistance during the whole process. As we are unfamiliar with the property purchase process in SA, we found the support we received from yourself and the team extremely helpful and valuable.
April 2026
Jared, Ria said that you are such an incredible conveyancer to work with.
April 2026
Thanks Jenna and a big thanks to all for all your assistance herein. Most efficient, professional and helpful!!
April 2026
Goeie more Gena. Ek noem graag dat dit slegs ‘n plesier en voorreg was om met julle firma saam te werk.
April 2026
Best Conveyancers I have ever worked with. That says a lot.
April 2026
Many thanks Team Straughan Inc. Always a pleasure to work with you all.
April 2026
Ek verwag ‘n rekening vir al die help van kontrakte hoor. Waardeer die vinnage en goeie diens baie!
April 2026
Hi Jenna. Thank you so much to every person involved with this transaction. It was wow!!
April 2026
Hi Jenna. It was an amazing experience for me to work with your firm of excellence, integrity, and impeccable service. Thank you again.
April 2026
Many thanks Team Straughan Inc. Always a pleasure to work with you all.
April 2026
Dear Ronel and Team, Thank you so much for all your assistance through this process. It has been a pleasure working with you and we appreciate your professionalism and efficiency throughout the transaction. Best wishes and many thanks.
April 2026
Thank you very much to the whole Straughan Inc Team. You folks did an amazing job, were very professional and helpful, and hit the target date. Good effort.
April 2026
Good morning. A huge thank you to every person involved in this seamless transaction. Have a blessed Easter.
April 2026
Dear Willem, Thank you so much. This was so efficient and quick.
March 2026
Hi Jackie, Thank you for the very informative and friendly meeting on Monday my mom and I were so impressed by your willingness to explain any of our concerns and for assisting me.
March 2026
Thank you Saleema, your service was outstanding. I hope to do business with you soon.
March 2026
Hallo Jared. My goodness, I am really impressed with your service! It is a seamless experience so far. Everything is according to plan and you and your team keep me posted with every step of the process.
March 2026
Hi Jared, Thank you so much for the professional way in which you and your team managed all aspects of the process.
March 2026
Thank you soooooo much Jackie all your efforts in selling our house… The money is in. May God Bless You.
March 2026
Thank you Jenna, and for everything else you have done to assist in the successful transfer of our property.
March 2026
Brilliant service, thank you Megan and Ronel!
March 2026
Dear Saleema, Thank you to you and the rest of the team for all your work on this sale. It is much appreciated.
March 2026
Thank you for your very professional response to the purchaser. It clearly addresses the situation and clarifies the relevant positions of all parties involved.
This is exactly why I choose to work with Straughan Inc. I look forward to our next transfer together.
March 2026
Thank you Megan. I had the most great experience working with you and Jenna. I would refer anyone working with Straughan attorneys.
Thank you so much.
March 2026
Good day Saleema, I appreciate your expertise in handling this process and your continued assistance in ensuring smooth communication and resolution.
Thank you again for your support.
March 2026
Thank you and the rest of the team at Straughan Inc. for all the assitance along the way. Much appreciated.
March 2026
Good morning Gena, Thank you very much for your email. It has been a pleasure working with you and the rest of your team at Straughan Inc. We appreciate the very competent and professional way you handled this transaction. We are looking forward to another experience like this in future.
March 2026
Dear Gena, I trust you are well. Thank you for the confirmation of registration and proof of payment. It was a pleasure working with you on this matter.
March 2026
Thank you! Always a blessing to have you and your colleagues supporting us. Have a wonderful day and a fulfilling week ahead.
March 2026
Hi Ronel, I hope you’re well. I just wanted to send you a quick message to say how much I’m enjoying working with Hannes. He’s honestly been amazing – always on the ball and so responsive. No matter what time of the day I send a question, he gets back to me quickly and answers everything properly. He’s also been incredibly helpful with one of my sellers who had a lot of questions, and he’s even taken the time to look over an offer for her on a property she’s purchasing. On top of that, he’s currently in the process of dealing with a difficult buyer as well. Just wanted you to know I’m really happy working with him and I truly appreciate the service.
Kind regards
February 2026
Goeie middag Hester,
Baie dankie vir al jul harde, vriendelike en toegewyde werk.
February 2026
Good morning Sinead
Thank you for the update and for ensuring such a seamless experience.
Warm regards
February 2026
Thank you Hester much appreciated.
Thanks to you and the whole Straughan team for all the help and patience in getting this one over the line.
February 2026
Thank you so much all. Thank you for a smooth process.
February 2026
Thank you to each one of you who were part of this process making it a quick and efficient process.
February 2026
Good morning Straughan Inc team
Well done to all on another successful registration and congratulations on the conclusion of this sale!!
January 2026
Hi Saleema,
Thank you, it has been a great pleasure working with you through this process. I will definitely reach out in the future if I require your services.
January 2026
Dear Team Straughan
Thank you for consistently efficient and professional service as always!
January 2026
To Ronel Chrysten and wonderful team,
A big thank you for handling these two transfers so efficiently and for always being there when we and our clients needed support. We truly appreciate your dedication and the wonderful service you provide. Thank you so much.
January 2026
That’s great news, thank you. Well done Willem!
January 2026
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for the great news and for all your hard work getting this registered. It has been a pleasure working with you on this sale.
January 2026
Hi Geena,
Thank you for the correspondence and for providing the proof of payment. I acknowledge receipt of same.
Your assistance with the matter has been greatly appreciated and I wish to express my gratitude for your collective professionalism throughout this process.
January 2026
Hi Jackie and Willem,
Now that the property has registered, I just want to take a moment to sincerely thank you and the team at Straughan Inc.
The service I received throughout this process was exeptionally professional, efficient, and a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Communication was clear, timely, and proactive, and it genuinely felt like you all went above and beyond at every step.
This has been the best experience I’ve ever had with a conveyancer, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use your firm again in the future. I will absolutely be recommending you to friends and family.
January 2026
Thank you Willem and Saleema! We have loved working with you.
January 2026
Thank you again for making what can often be a stressful process such a smooth and positive one.
January 2026
Hi Jacqueline,
Many Thanks and much appreciated. Your help has been invaluable, as mentioned to Willem.
Have a great day.
January 2026
Sê asb vir jou span ook Baie dankie hoor. Amazing elke een!
January 2026
Dear Gena,
Thank you very much, we are delighted!
Appreciate Straughan holding onto the deed paperwork, we will let you know regarding collection.
In the meantime, thank you again for all your support.
All the best.
January 2026
Dear Ronel and Jackie,
I would like to sincerely thank you for your incredible and professional service from start to finish of this transaction as well as Willems last transaction with the Hill.
Throughout our communications, meetings and the events we have been given the opportunity to attend, your follow through, attention to detail and going above and beyond has made the entire transfer process seamless.
We truly do look forward to working with you this year and again thank you for your service exellence in every respect to our Sellers and Buyers.
January 2026
Thank you so much for a smooth registration process.
January 2026
Good morning Gena. Thank you for all the assitance much appreciated.
January 2026
Thank you so much to all at Straughan (especially Saleema) who have made this transaction go through so seamlessly. We appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this sale and want you to know that we will recommend your company to all that we come into contact with. Once again, thank you so much and may God bless you.
January 2026
Thanks SO much for all the efforts. I will absolutely be leaving you a good review on Google you guys are great.
December 2025
Baie dankie Gena, dankie vir jou vriendelikheid en behulpsaamheid. Alles van die beste, en weet jy sal ‘n sukses wees in jou beroep!
December 2025
Hi Jax. Baie dankie vir jou uitstekende diens!!
December 2025
Thanks sooooo much for an amazing professional service. Never in the dark we’ve been always updated. Communication is key and advise all property sellers or buyers to get hold of your outstanding service. I’m still in awe how professional you are.
December 2025
Thank you Monique and the rest of the team, it has definitely been a positive experience to walk this journey with Straughan.
December 2025
Thanks for a smooth sale, you and your team made this whole experience look very easy and seamless and for that we so grateful.
November 2025
There’s no words to describe my appreciation and ‘THANK YOU!! Your principles, values, integrity & respect you’ve assisted me -due to my non-experience (first time seller)-the best! Thank You also for your feedback !!!always Keep up the good work !!
November 2025
Thank you for the update and your hard work in making this happen so swiftly and efficiently.
November 2025
Jackie at Straughan was amazing! She made the transfer process simple and stress-free, always keeping me in the loop and explaining everything clearly. You can tell they really care, highly recommended.
November 2025
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the entire team at Straughan for your exemplary service and professionalism throughout the process. I’m very pleased to have chosen your firm to manage the conveyance, and I’m most grateful for the efficient manner in which everything was handled.
November 2025
Still record time from Straughan, great recommendation from your side, appreciate making the process smooth!
November 2025
I have NO WORDS to thank you for your kindness and generosity. You are absolutely AMAZING!!!! Thank you so, so very much again for EVERYTHING you are doing to help us.
November 2025
Thank you all so much for your help through the whole process. It really was seamless and you took all the stress out of buying a house.
October 2025
A heartfelt thank you for your excellent communication, quick turnaround, and a smooth, successful transaction. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services.
October 2025
An exceptional team of highly experienced lawyers offering the best service. It is always a pleasure to deal with their team.
October 2025
I truly appreciate all the effort each of you has put into this process. We’re in the final stretch now – almost there!
October 2025
Thanks so much for all the hard work from you and the team. It was a pleasure working with you and will certainly recommend you all in the future.
October 2025
Thank you to you all for the support and guidance during our purchase. Your unwavering support and kindness during this time mean so much to us. I will highly recommend your services to everyone I meet.
October 2025
A huge thank you for the great service once again.
October 2025
Thank you to you all for the support and guidance during our purchase. Your unwavering support and kindness during this time mean so much to us. I will highly recommend your services to everyone I meet.
October 2025
Good afternoon, everyone at Straughan who had a part in the finalisation of this sale. Thank you very much for all your work in making what was a very difficult situation into a very manageable one. Looking forward to working with you again on our next sale.
October 2025
Thank you for your email and support, particularly Chrysten. I look forward to doing business with you again.
October 2025
Thank you guys, you did a amazing job.
October 2025
Yes, it was a real pleasure working with you all! Thank you.
October 2025
The deal was signed today. Yeah! Thanks to all for the excellent work and prompt attention to this matter.
October 2025
I would like to commend you on the professionalism on the way you handled this transfer.
October 2025
Baie baie dankie vir die vinnige uitbetaling. Ons waardeer dit so baie. Baie dankie vir al jou bystand.
October 2025
Thank you everyone. A smooth process. I will highly recommend your services. Much appreciation.
October 2025
Thank you for the update. I must say – very professional, values & respect. Eazi – the BEST
October 2025
Dear Ronel, I just wanted to give some feedback to you on the outstanding service received from Dax. He really was amazing. As always, team Straughan Inc. were nothing but rock stars!! Thank you.
October 2025
October 2025
Thank you so much Saleema! We are very excited. Thank you for making the process so seamless.
October 2025
Your service is truly unmatched – at many times I wished you were my transfer attorney!
October 2025
Extremely knowledgeable, coupled with great service. A highly recommended team. You can tell that the staff at this office genuinely enjoy working there, and it filters down to how they treat their clients.
October 2025
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank everyone for making the transfer process so smooth and stress-free. What could have been an overwhelming experience turned out to be seamless thanks to your professionalism, clear communication, and support every step of the way.
October 2025
Hi Ronel – thanks so much for attending to my transfer. Purchaser very impressed with Chrysten (as was I). Also Seef agent.
October 2025
Thank you to you and your team for the outstanding service and professionalism throughout this process – and for your patience along the way. It’s been a pleasure working with you.
October 2025
Thanks to the whole team for your excellent service. Have a great day.
October 2025
Thanks for being proactive.
October 2025
Thank you all so much for your help through the whole process. It really was seamless and you took all the stress out of buying a house.
October 2025
Thank you so much for your efficient handling of the Transfer.
October 2025
So impressed with your beautiful file and the way you handled everything.
October 2025
You will always have my recommendation. You and your team have been so on it.
October 2025
So impressed Ronel with your team. Brilliant.
October 2025
Dear Ronel, you are amazing. Thank you!
October 2025
Just to let you know that our title deeds have arrived, all beautifully filed and presented! Thank you so much for your assistance in this matter. Please allow me to say that I am incredibly impressed by the excellence of your service throughout this transaction, and I will not hesitate to recommend your firm whenever the opportunity arises.
October 2025
Thank you once again for your unfailing willingness to assist and being there through every step of this process. You have no idea how supported I felt.
2025
You know your ladies are amazing! Saleema is an absolute superstar for helping us mitigate a long linked transaction for smooth and happy hand overs. A phenomenal team you have!
2025
This is fantastic news! We are looking forward to it. You and the team at Straughan Inc. have done some magic to get our first home registered on time. I know there were lots of unexpected hurdles. Appreciate all your efforts and we definitely will be recommending Straughan Inc.
2025
Where do I start to thank you and the company you work for for the fantastic job you do every day? We have nothing but the biggest respect for the way you communicated with us such patients and helpfulness every time I asked for progress reports. Thank you for loving the work you do and the wonderful human being you are.
2025
It’s quite emotional for me. Your team is a reflection of you, Ronel. Well done, julle is KWAAI!
2025
My whole experience with Straughan Inc. was incredible. Thank you for going above and beyond with all our requirements.
2025
If you’re navigating the South African property sector, look no further, Straughan Attorneys are the team you want by your side.
2025
Thank you for doing such a great job with this transfer. You professionalism and flexibility to accommodate all the conditions, were top tier.
2025
Thank you for your guidance, your professionalism, your commitment and your patience.
2025
We had such a good experience with you and your team when we sold our old house – we’d really like to use you guys when doing the transfer of the new house.
2025
A big thank you to the Mallia family for supporting us throughout the purchase process. You guys ROCK!
2025
