There is a rule preventing South Africans from moving into homes immediately after they bought them

• The rule preventing South Africans from moving into homes immediately after they bought them is due to the existing lease agreement surviving the sale, and the new owner inheriting the rights and obligations of the previous landlord.
• South African law provides important protections for tenants, including the principle that 'huur gaat voor koop' (letting goes before selling), which means buyers generally cannot require tenants to move out before the lease expires.
• Buyers intending to occupy the property themselves should establish the lease position before signing the Offer to Purchase to plan their move effectively and prevent unnecessary disappointment later.