New Transfer Duty Rates Now in Effect

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As of 1 April 2025, new Transfer Duty rates apply to all property purchases—whether made by individuals, companies, close corporations, or trusts. Here’s a quick summary of the key brackets:

• Up to R1 210 000 – No transfer duty

• R1 210 001 to R1 663 800 – 3% on the value above R1 210 000

• R1 663 801 to R2 329 300 – Starts at R13 614 plus 6% above R1 663 800

• R2 329 301 to R2 994 800 – Starts at R53 544 plus 8% above R2 329 300

• R2 994 801 to R13 310 000 – Starts at R106 784 plus 11% above R2 994 800

• Over R13 310 000 – R1 241 456 plus 13% of the amount above that

📎 For full details, check the SARS Transfer Duty webpage and the updated eFiling Guide (TD-AE-02-G02).