Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?

“We are also proposing additional tax measures to ease the financial burden on households and businesses, by adjusting personal income tax brackets and rebates fully in line with inflation.” (Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana) How much will I save if I sell my house? A big highlight for property sellers and buyers is that, having […]

Budget 2.0: A Mixed Bag, With Good News for Property

“Good in parts” (Like the curate’s egg) Transfer duty threshold increased by 10% You pay no transfer duty if the property you are buying sells for less than the set threshold. The threshold wasn’t increased last year, so this year’s proposed 10% increase from R1,100,000 to R1,210,000 (from 1 April) is a welcome adjustment for […]