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KSeema

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Hi Guys,

I wanted clarity on Property tax. I purchased an apartment and my bond was registered in Jan 2019. My property evaluation happened on Sept 2018. I have been receiving a statement from COJ since Jan. I wanted to know if I'm liable for the property tax for the period Sept 2018 to December 2018 before my bond was registered.

Thanks
 
KSeema said:
Hi Guys,

I wanted clarity on Property tax. I purchased an apartment and my bond was registered in Jan 2019. My property evaluation happened on Sept 2018. I have been receiving a statement from COJ since Jan. I wanted to know if I'm liable for the property tax for the period Sept 2018 to December 2018 before my bond was registered.

Thanks
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There should have been a rates clearance certificate which certifies that all rates owing up until a certain date have been paid in full before the property could even be transferred to you. Usually rates are paid in advance, by the seller, - around 3-5 months worth - once the transfer process starts to avoid this issue.

Have you been receiving rates bills for that period?
 
I just got a new bill for August for R2900 and I don't even know why cause I usually pay R691. I'm trying to figure out where this is coming from cause I still don't understand it on the statement.

I got a clearance certificate, even the call centre can't explain it to me.
 
KSeema said:
I just got a new bill for August for R2900 and I don't even know why cause I usually pay R691. I'm trying to figure out where this is coming from cause I still don't understand it on the statement.

I got a clearance certificate, even the call centre can't explain it to me.
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You would have to go into the local municipality and query it. Check that they are only charging you rates for your property - maybe mixing your account up with another persons.
 
mattrudlles said:
You would have to go into the local municipality and query it. Check that they are only charging you rates for your property - maybe mixing your account up with another persons.
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Okay, thank you I'll do that.
 
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