How OwnersOnly Works
Buy and sell property privately in South Africa. No estate agents. No commission. Just owners and buyers, connected directly.
For Property Owners
List your property yourself and deal directly with buyers. No agent needed.
Create a Free Account
Register as an owner. It takes less than 2 minutes. You declare that you are the registered owner of the property you are listing, and not an estate agent.
Create Your Listing
Fill in your property details — type, price, features, and location. Upload up to 20 photos. Write a compelling description to attract serious buyers.
Upload Your Title Deed
Upload a copy of your Title Deed or Sectional Title Certificate as proof of ownership. This is stored securely and only visible to OwnersOnly administrators.
Buyers Contact You Directly
Your email, phone, and WhatsApp number are displayed on your listing. Serious buyers reach out to you directly — no call centres or agent gatekeeping.
Negotiate & Close
Agree on a price directly with your buyer. Use a registered conveyancer to handle the legal transfer. Save tens of thousands in agent commission.
For Buyers
Browse genuine private listings from verified owners. No agents in the middle.
Browse & Filter
Search by province, suburb, price range, and property type. All listings are from private owners only.
Contact the Owner
Contact details are shown on every listing. WhatsApp, call, or email the owner directly. No agents to filter your calls.
Negotiate & Buy
Negotiate directly with the owner. Both parties can appoint their own conveyancers for a smooth transfer.
Trust & Safety
How we keep OwnersOnly agent-free and trustworthy.
Title Deed Verification
Owners upload proof of ownership. Our team reviews flagged listings and removes fraudulent ones.
Owner Declaration
Every owner signs a declaration confirming they are not an estate agent before listing.
Community Reporting
Buyers can report suspected agent listings. Confirmed agent listings are permanently removed.
No Agent Commission
We never charge buyers or sellers a commission. Owners pay one flat listing fee — no percentage of your sale price, ever.
Legal & Compliance Guides
Everything you need to know about buying or selling property privately in South Africa.
Buyer's Guide
Pre-approval, what to check when viewing, FICA documents, transfer costs, and your rights under the CPA.
Read the guideSeller's Guide
Compliance certificates, disclosure obligations, the OTP, FICA, rates clearance, and the full transfer process.
Read the guideOffer to Purchase (OTP) Guide
What every OTP must include, suspensive conditions explained, common mistakes to avoid, and your CPA rights.
Read the guide