Costs in Conveyancing

Article Provided by Leanne Jooste, B Law Inc. Attorneys

Seller pays for:

• Estate Agent's commission;
• All applicable compliance certificates (i.e. Electrical Certificate / Gas Certificate);
• Bond cancellation fees (if applicable);
• Advanced rates clearance figures Levies up to date of transfer;
• Special Levies imposed by a Body Corporate before transfer:
  • If payable in a lump sum, or
  • If payable in instalments, then the Seller pays up until the date of transfer 90-day penalty interest if a bond must be cancelled
• Capital Gains Tax (if applicable) Home Owners Consent (if applicable).

Purchaser Pays for:

• Transfer fees (payable to the Transfer Attorneys);
• Transfer duty (tax payable to SARS) or VAT;
• Bond registration fees (payable to the Bond Attorneys);
• Body Corporate levy clearance fee (if applicable);
• The costs of complying with special bond conditions (if applicable) ;
• Occupation interest pending transfer (if any); and
• Special Levies imposed by a Body Corporate before transfer if payable in instalments, then the Buyer inherits the balance on a pro-rata basis as from the date of transfer.

De Lucia Group has been servicing the property industry for over 45 years. Contact us to ensure you get the best advice for all your property-related queries. Michael De Lucia - michaeldl@delucia.co.za

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