Question 1

What is RealMzansi?

Accepted Answer

RealMzansi is a South African real estate platform at realmzansi.co.za where you can buy, sell, and rent property, find plots and land, calculate transfer duty and bond repayments, and connect with property professionals across South Africa.

Question 2

Which areas of South Africa does RealMzansi cover?

Accepted Answer

RealMzansi covers all nine South African provinces, with listings concentrated in major metros including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, and Bloemfontein, plus surrounding suburbs and towns.

Question 3

How much is transfer duty when buying property in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Transfer duty is paid to SARS. For the 2025/26 tax year, property valued at R1,210,000 or below is exempt. Above that, transfer duty applies on a sliding scale rising to 13% on the portion above roughly R13.3 million. Thresholds are updated by SARS each year, so use the RealMzansi transfer duty calculator for a current estimate.

Question 4

What currency are prices shown in on RealMzansi?

Accepted Answer

All prices on RealMzansi are shown in South African rand (ZAR, symbol R).

Question 5

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In South Africa a registered conveyancing attorney must handle the transfer and register it at the Deeds Office. RealMzansi connects buyers and sellers with conveyancing professionals through its services marketplace.