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Transfer Duty Calculator 2026/27
Transfer duty is the tax paid to SARS when buying property in South Africa. Enter a purchase price for an instant calculation on the current rates.
Transfer duty payable to SARS
R327 356
Excludes conveyancing attorney fees, bond registration costs and deeds office fees, which vary by transaction — your conveyancer will quote these. No transfer duty applies when buying directly from a VAT-registered developer (VAT is included in the price instead).
2026/27 transfer duty rates
Rates effective from 1 April 2025, unchanged for the 2026/27 tax year. Duty is calculated on a sliding scale on the purchase price or market value, whichever is higher:
- Up to R1 210 000 — no duty
- R1 210 001 to R1 663 800 — 3% of the value above R1 210 000
- R1 663 801 to R2 329 300 — R13 614 + 6% above R1 663 800
- R2 329 301 to R2 994 800 — R53 544 + 8% above R2 329 300
- R2 994 801 to R13 310 000 — R106 784 + 11% above R2 994 800
- Above R13 310 000 — R1 241 456 + 13% above R13 310 000
The same rates apply to individuals, companies and trusts. On luxury properties above R13.31 million, budget roughly 12–13% of the purchase price for duty — a material figure worth planning for before you make an offer.
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