Where/how to register to pay rates in Sandton?

[Ancalagon]

Hi all,

As the title says, I need to register to pay rates. My property was transferred into my name in Feb - its a sectional title.

What do I need to bring, where do I need to bring it, and can I do it on a Sunday? If I do it my post, is it much much longer?

 

[daWolf]

Go to 24 Fredman Drive - bring the transfer confirmation letter that has the letterhead of the transfer attorney and your ID. I'm not sure if they open on Sunday's though. I was there yesterday to sort out my water account.

 

[Claymore]

Go during the week, they're pretty quiet. Take everything the attorney gave you, as well as ID. Be ready to pay a deposit too.

 

[Ancalagon]

Sorry I meant Saturday, not Sunday. Do they accept credit cards?

EDIT: Definitely not open on Saturday or Sunday.
http://www.joburg.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&id=177:region-e&Itemid=120&limitstart=3

At least I didnt waste my time tomorrow morning.

 

[Chi Chi]

I think this should be automatic, or done by the transferring attorney? I don't think I've ever registered for rates, only electricity

 

[Chevauxza]

I registered at that office last month, just went there with proof of transfer, told them I wanted to open a new account and they processed it (albeit very impersonally).

 

[Wife]

I paid HouseHoppers some money and they stood in line and did it all for me.