Everyone in the deal is paid by the seller. Scetra is on the buyer's side.
The agent, the attorney, the bank valuer, the bond originator — all paid by the seller or the bank. We work for you, the buyer, and no one else.
Already know where you are? Jump straight in
The most expensive document you'll sign this year is the one nobody reads with you
An Offer to Purchase is binding the moment it's accepted. Everything after that — the deposit, the bond deadline, who pays for what, when you move in — is already decided by then.
The agent who hands it to you is paid by the seller. The conveyancer is appointed by the seller. Nobody in the room is working for you.
Send us the offer before you sign it. We'll tell you what's in it, what's normally in one, and exactly what to ask.
Aligned With You
We're on the buyer's side of the table, with full transparency about our referral partners.
Avoid Costly Mistakes
We help you spot red flags and understand the paperwork before you commit — not after.
Welcoming to Everyone
First-time or repeat buyer, any price point or city — we make buying clearer and more approachable.
Free Tools & Guides
No sign-up required. Every guide is written in plain language for South African home buyers.
The True Cost of Buying a Home in SA
The full all-in cost stack — deposit, bond costs, transfer duty, attorney fees and our own service fee, shown openly.
Read guideThe Offer to Purchase, Decoded
Suspensive conditions, the bond-approval clause, voetstoots, occupation date, fixtures and fittings — and why a reviewed OTP matters.
Read guideProperty Due-Diligence Checklist
Title deed, rates and levy clearance, special levies, approved building plans, encroachments and zoning — what to verify before you sign.
Read guideHome Inspection & What Voetstoots Really Means
What 'sold as-is' actually puts on you, and why an independent inspection is the buyer's only real protection.
Read guideFrom Offer to Keys: The Transfer Process
Conveyancing, bond vs transfer attorneys, the Deeds Office, transfer duty and the typical ~3-month timeline.
Read guideNot sure where to start?
Tell us where you are in the process and we'll point you to the smartest next move — free, with no obligation.
No cost • No obligation • Just honest guidance