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Accommodation

Accommodation

Finding property and accommodation in South Africa is relatively easy as many people choose to work through an estate agent based in their specific location. The estate agent finds a property that suits the expat’s budget and specific preferences. Alternatively an expat can make use of listings in the local newspaper and estate websites.

Properties can be either be rented or bought, depending on the period of time the expat will be residing in South Africa.

Renting in South Africa

South Africa has a wide range of rental accommodation available such as:

  • Bachelor flats
  • Victorian Cottages
  • Stand-alone homes with big gardens
  • Units in modern townhouse complexes

Leases are generally signed on a one or two years basis, however the expat will be required to deposit one or two month’s rent in order close the deal.

Buying in South Africa

The investment potential of South Africa property normally lures expats to buy if they are going to reside for a few years.

Luckily for expats there are no restrictions for non-residents on owning property in South Africa. However, foreign citizens are only allowed to borrow up to 50% of the property’s value and need to provide the remaining 50% themselves. Those who reside in South Africa on a valid work permit, are exempted to this restriction.

For advice or assistance with a visa application, please contact us on:

011 467 0810
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Services

  • Our Services
  • Corporate clients
  • Individual Clients
  • Employee Xpatweb Immigration Tracker
  • Accurate Time Planning
  • Specialist Legal Services
  • Other Services
For advice or assistance with a visa application, please contact us on:

011 467 0810
or Send a Mail

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  • Employing Expatriates? Duties and obligations of South African Employers
  • Media statement on the extension of the closing date for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP)
  • How to Fill SA’s Immediate Skills Gap

Find Us

Wringley Field Buildingbr> The Campus Business Park
57 Sloane Street
Bryanston
2021
Gauteng
South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 467 0810

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Latest News

  • Immigration Engagements Accountant to Compliment Business Visa ServiceApril 19, 2018 - 11:21 am
  • Department of Home Affairs To Enforce Legal Immigrant EmploymentApril 18, 2018 - 9:19 am
  • Employing Expatriates? Duties and obligations of South African EmployersApril 13, 2018 - 7:53 am
  • Media statement on the extension of the closing date for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP)February 2, 2018 - 12:57 pm
  • How to Fill SA’s Immediate Skills GapJanuary 19, 2018 - 11:42 am

Disclaimer

Work Permits SA subscribe to Google’s rules on transparency. We are a privately-owned immigration practice and as such comply with the Immigration Act of South Africa. We are not the South African Government. We charge for our expertise in successfully applying for temporary and permanent residency services. Forms that are supplied during the process can be collected free of charge at any Department of Home Affairs office but are provided as part of the service. Users who wish to do so can contact the Department of Home Affairs directly at www.home-affairs.gov.za.
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