How Much Does it Cost To Build A House In South Africa

How Much Does it Cost To Build A House In South Africa

According to Briefly, estimated price ranges are as follows: R8 000 to R13 000 per square meter for a high-end, market-quality house. R5 000 per square meter for lower-cost housing. R20 000 per square meter and above for high-quality homes.

How much does it cost to build a 2 room house in South Africa?

In summary, the cost of building a house in South Africa can be anywhere between R10,000 and R20,000 per square meter or from R800,000 for a small 2 bedroom home in the North West Province to R7,000,000 for a 4 bedroom property in Kwa Zulu Natal.

How long does it take to build a house in South Africa?

Once all your plans are approved and your admin is done, there is no reason a house cannot be built in six months.

How much does it cost to build an RDP house in South Africa?

An Average RDP house is around 50 square meters and is built for around an average cost of R1 500 per square meter.

Who qualifies for RDP house in SA?

You can apply for an RDP house if you are: A South African citizen. 

Over 21 and mentally competent to sign a contract. 

Married or living with a partner, or single and have dependants (single military veterans or aged people without dependents also qualify).

How much does it cost to build a wooden house in South Africa?

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As a very quick general guideline, between R 10 000.00 and R 12 000.00 per m² for a complete home or as per the examples below; A 160m² 3 bedroom home will cost +- R 1 600 000.00 to build.