Hello , my name is TshepoI wanted to ask...

Asked by ChurchillM on 06-08-2020 11:50:49
Question posted in the Property Law category relating to Gauteng

Hello , my name is Tshepo

I wanted to ask what charges by law will i be liable for in the event of me cancelling my on going property purchase . 

I signed a sales agreement for 600k for an apartment and the transfer has been lodged but not registered yet , also i i was not required to pay transfer duty only just the purchase  price 

Answer to the Question

Posted by Att. Patrick on 15-08-2020 20:02:15

Hi there,

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You were not required to pay transfer duty because the value of the property is less than R800k, which is the minimum value property that transfer duty is liable on.

If you cancel the transfer now, three things are going to happen - 

1) The estate agent will sue you for their commission;

2) The seller might sue you to take transfer, or he might sue you for any damages that he suffers;

3) The conveyancing attorney will sue you for their fees. 

Given that the transfer has already been lodged, it might be too late to cancel the sale since all they are waiting on is for the Deeds Office to register the transfer. 

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