Pretoria Conveyancing

Selling your property privately in Pretoria? We can help.

Admitted conveyancers — Pretoria Deeds Office

You save

R 105 000

in agent commission

Your Property Savings Breakdown

You save

R 105 000

by selling privately

Agent commission rate
7%
Typical agent commission (7%)R 105 000
Your savingR 105 000

Estate agents typically charge 5–8% commission. When you sell privately, you keep this money.

Simple & transparent

How it works

1

Learn how it works

Read our plain-language guides on private sales, conveyancing, and costs — written by a Pretoria attorney.

2

Use the free tools

Generate your OTP or lease, and calculate your exact transfer and bond costs before you sign anything.

3

Get attorney assistance

When you are ready, request a free quote from our Pretoria conveyancing practice — at a fixed fee for standard residential transfers.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

About this guide

Private property sales in Pretoria — what you need to know

Selling or buying a property privately in Pretoria — without an estate agent — has become increasingly common as sellers look to save on commission and buyers seek direct relationships with owners. Whether you want to sell your house without an agent or you are a first-time home buyer navigating transfer costs, a private sale requires careful attention to the legal requirements: a properly drafted Offer to Purchase, FICA compliance, and a qualified Pretoria conveyancer to handle the transfer.

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of immovable property from one person to another. In South Africa, only admitted conveyancers (attorneys who have passed additional conveyancing board examinations) may lodge transfer documents at the Deeds Office. The process involves obtaining rates and levy clearance certificates, paying transfer duty to SARS, and ultimately registering the new ownership in your name at the relevant Deeds Office — in Pretoria, that is the Pretoria Deeds Office in the Berea Building.

The Pretoria Transfer Guide was built to demystify the property transfer process for buyers and sellers who want to understand what they are paying for and why. All tools on this site are attorney-drafted and updated for the 2025/2026 financial year. Use them freely — and when you are ready for professional assistance, request a fixed fee conveyancing quote for your transfer.