Bedfordview Real Estate: Houses and Flats on Johannesburg's East Side

Bedfordview lies just east of central Johannesburg, close to the OR Tambo airport corridor and the Gautrain network, and is known for its shopping centre, golf and gated communities. Professionals, families and returning expats make up demand. For the metro, see Johannesburg, with Pretoria to the north and Alberton to the south as different markets.

Foreigners can buy freely in South Africa, but moving money in and out is governed by exchange controls, so pay through an authorised dealer and keep documents. Transfer duty is charged on a sliding scale, with a tax-free lower band, unless VAT applies to a developer sale. A conveyancing attorney handles registration at the Deeds Office, which often takes a couple of months. For sectional title, review the body corporate's finances and levies. Our South Africa buying guide, financing page and South Africa overview explain more.