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South African Property Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Calculate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for selling a South African property. Enter all amounts in ZAR. Based on the Budget 2026/2027 Tax Guide rules for individuals.

Selling Price (gross amount received) (ZAR):

Enter the full sale price as per the agreement. Do not deduct estate agent commission here.

Purchase Price (ZAR):

Enter the price paid to acquire the property, excluding transfer duty or other costs.

Cost of Improvements (ZAR):

Include costs for renovations, extensions, etc. (Maintenance/repairs do not qualify).

Acquisition Costs (e.g., transfer duty, conveyancing fees) (ZAR):

Costs paid when you originally bought the property.

Selling Costs (e.g., estate agent commission) (ZAR):

Estate agent commissions, advertising costs, etc., for the sale.

Is this your primary residence?

Select 'Yes' if the property was your main home.

Percentage of time/space NOT used as primary residence (%):

E.g., if you rented out 20% of the property or used it for business, enter 20. Defaults to 0.

Your Marginal Income Tax Bracket:

Select your estimated 2026/27 income tax bracket.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on the 2026/2027 SARS Budget rules. It assumes 100% individual ownership. If you own the property jointly (e.g., married in community of property), proceeds, costs, and primary residence exclusions are split between owners. Consult a registered tax practitioner or SARS for accurate tax advice. Email lawyer@capetownlawyer.co.za or WhatsApp

Property transfer & sale Info

Sellers of property & buyers, speak to a property lawyer before you hire an estate agent!

The property transfer process in South Africa - protect your interests.
Conveyancing lawyers in Cape Town.
- Checklist to help you identify the best conveyancer near you.
- Bellville conveyancing attorneys
- Blouberg conveyancing attorneys
- Milnerton conveyancing attorneys
- Pinelands conveyancing attorneys
- Tableview conveyancing attorneys
Transfer costs calculator for property anywhere in South Africa.
Deeds Registeries Act.
Servitudes
- Usufruct Agreement on Property in South African law.
  - Usufruct value calculator (only one in South Africa)
Land conveyancing
Transfer attorney vs bond attorney.
Commercial Property:
- Transferring property as a going concern.
- Commercial Property conveyancing quote
Marriage/Divorce-related:
- How to transfer property from husband to wife (or vice versa); whilst still married (ie not getting divorced).
  - Donation of property agreement not followed through.
  - When property is erroneously in your spouse's name.
- "Protection" of fixed property using a trust.
- Conveyancers conduct the transfer of property ownership from one spouse to another (or to a third party, if relevant).
- Liquidator to sell property & divide proceeds as part of divorce.
Property sales
- Use conveyancer to guide your private property sale.
- Instead of using real estate agents rather use professional lawyers to sell your property.
- Urgent house sale.
- How to check whether an estate agent is licensed.
- Example of a property sales agreement.
- FLISP Housing subsidies.
- Property practitioner's Act.
- Code to guide conduct of property practitioners.
Property purchases
- Scams property purchasers should watch out for.
- Home loan repayments calculator, with an estimate of the adjustment to prime to reflect the borrower's credit risk profile.
Terminology

Conveyancing & property transfer discussion forum

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South African Property Capital Gains Tax Calculator

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Property transfer & sale Info

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