Commercial property for sale in South Africa
Commercial property for sale in South Africa is listed from about R 3,499,000 to R 11,800,000 in the November 2026 listings we checked, and the price depends on the district, the floor area and the intended use. For a current price for your city and property type, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Property | Price |
|---|
| Commercial property in Parkhurst or Bramley, Johannesburg | R 3,499,000 – R 6,500,000 |
| Commercial space of about 470 m² | R 6,500,000 |
| Apartment block of 1,000–1,400 m² in Sea View, Durban | R 4,500,000 – R 5,500,000 |
| Commercial space, listed without a stated size | R 11,800,000 |
Bond, deposit and transfer costs
Banks usually ask for a deposit of 25 to 40 percent on commercial property, which is stricter than for a home, so settle your cash before you view. Foreigners can own South African commercial property outright, and a notarial long lease is another structure to consider. Ask the seller whether it is registered for VAT: one transfer-cost article says no transfer fee applies below R 750,000 when the seller is not VAT registered, so the answer changes the total you pay.
Season and timing
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so November falls in late spring with summer starting in December. Viewings are easy to arrange now, but leave time for the bond and the transfer before the summer months, and plan the signing date around them rather than around the end of the year.
How floor area and price are stated
Listings give the floor area in square metres (m²) and the price in rand. Some listings are a whole apartment block of 1,000 m² to 1,400 m², so check what is sold as one property. Ask whether land is included, which floor is available, and whether an existing tenant stays in place after the sale.
What to write in the request
Name the type (office, retail, warehouse or apartment block), the district and the city among Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, the floor area you need in m², your budget in rand, the intended use and the documents you want to see. Say early if the land must be included or a tenant must stay.
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Questions and answers
How much does commercial property for sale cost in South Africa?
The November 2026 listings we checked range from about R 3,499,000 to R 11,800,000, and an apartment block in Sea View, Durban was listed at R 4,500,000 to R 5,500,000. Prices change, so ask for current offers on BlaBlaPrice.
Do I need a bond to buy an office or a shop?
Banks usually ask for a deposit of 25 to 40 percent on commercial property, which is more than for a home, so plan your cash before you view.
Can a foreigner buy commercial property in South Africa?
Yes, foreigners can own South African commercial property outright. A notarial long lease is another option, and a lawyer should confirm which structure suits your case.
Does the transfer cost depend on VAT?
It can. One transfer-cost article says no transfer fee applies below R 750,000 when the seller is not VAT registered, so ask the seller whether VAT applies before you agree a price.
