Commercial propertyZAR 5,390,000
Krugersdorp
16 bd 11 ba 743 m²
South Africa Commercial Property: Offices, Retail and Industrial
382 commercial property currently listed for sale in South Africa.
Commercial Property for sale in South Africa
24 properties shown
Commercial property
Commercial propertyZAR 2,350,000
Soweto
8 bd 8 ba 200 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 2,990,000
Durban
4 bd 3 ba 475 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 25,500,000
Franschhoek
5 bd 6 ba 823 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 14,000,000
Pretoria
18 bd 10 ba 1,760 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 3,300,000
Klerksdorp
4 bd 3 ba 469 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 3,990,000
Pinetown
6 bd 3 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 8,995,000
Durban
16 bd 16 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 12,000,000
Knysna
8 bd 7 ba 654 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 1,900,000
Johannesburg
2 bd 1 ba 280 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 55,000,000
Durban
1 bd 1 ba 10,601 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 11,999,000
Randfontein
3 bd 2 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 3,500,000
Johannesburg
3 bd 3 ba 468 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 2,600,000
Roodepoort
4 bd 5 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 6,600,000
Rustenburg
4 bd 6 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 6,200,000
Brakpan
4 bd 2 ba 401 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 5,500,000
Durban
12 bd 13 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 5,499,000
Port Shepstone
22 bd 15 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 16,500,000
Johannesburg
14 bd 13 ba 800 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 10,500,000
Durban
33 bd 33 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 18,950,000
Deneysville
18 bd 18 ba 88,100 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 11,400,000
Vaal Marina
18 bd 18 ba 1,700 m²
Commercial propertyZAR 4,650,000
Vaal Marina
10 bd 8 ba
Commercial propertyZAR 1,499,990
Johannesburg
5 bd 3 ba 700 m²
Commercial Property in South Africa
Commercial property for sale in South Africa totals 382 listings on RealEstateAbroad, a small share of the 11,275 properties in the country but the segment where income matters most. Prices vary by node, tenant and lease, so the national median of €88,590 across all types is only a rough backdrop. This page covers where stock is found and what to examine.
Commercial prices in context
Asking prices come from current listings on RealEstateAbroad, converted to euros. Commercial assets are valued on income, not on price per square metre, so compare net rent, lease length and tenant quality rather than a median. The country overview gives residential context and the South Africa market analysis discusses the economic backdrop.
Where commercial stock sits
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What to check when buying commercial property
- Lease schedule. Review rent, escalations, expiry dates, renewal options and tenant covenants.
- Vacancy and arrears. Confirm the rent roll against bank statements.
- Operating costs. Rates, security, maintenance and insurance sit with the owner or are recovered from tenants.
- Zoning and use rights. Confirm permitted uses and parking ratios.
- Compliance. Electrical, fire and occupation certificates should be current.
- VAT. Commercial sales are often VAT-able or may be a going concern; this affects who pays transfer duty or VAT.
- Power resilience. Tenants increasingly expect backup power or solar.
- Tenant mix. One large tenant is a concentrated risk.
Who buys commercial property here
Buyers are owner-occupiers, small investors, family offices and property funds. Lending for commercial assets is more conservative than for homes, and foreign buyers often fund from their own resources. Read our mortgage guide and the buyer's guide for foreigners.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy commercial property in South Africa?
Yes. There is no general ban on foreign ownership of commercial property. Exchange control and tax registration apply, and your attorney will structure the purchase.
Is VAT charged on commercial property?
Often yes, if the seller is a VAT vendor, at 15%, unless the sale is zero-rated as a going concern. Transfer duty applies instead for non-VAT sales. Check with your attorney and tax adviser.
What yields can I expect from commercial property?
Yields differ widely by node, building and lease. Do not rely on averages; ask for the rent roll and compute the net yield after costs and vacancies.
How do I check a tenant's reliability?
Ask for the lease, a credit check, bank statements showing rent payments and trading references. For large tenants, review their financial statements.
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