Cape Town property for foreign buyers
No foreign buyer surcharge. Non-residents borrow up to 50% locally, and no visa is needed to own freehold. Atlantic Seaboard, City Bowl and the Winelands: ownership rules, transfer costs and vetted project reviews.
- No foreign buyer surcharge (vs UK 2% / Singapore 60%)
- Non-residents: up to 50% local bond, no visa required to buy
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0%
Foreign buyer surcharge
50%
Typical non-resident bond cap
6–9%
MODELED gross yields (prime)
$250K+
Entry from (USD)
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