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Stop scrolling for a real renovation project.

Every Fixstead listing is a genuine fixer-upper, hand-checked and admin-verified before it goes live. Filter by the style you want to build, model your reno budget, and see the transfer costs upfront.

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How Fixstead works

Buy with confidence: no surprises, no polished flips in disguise.

01 · BROWSE

Only genuine projects

Every listing is a real fixer-upper. If our team finds it's move-in ready, it never goes live, and the agent's R299 gets refunded.

02 · DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Check the numbers first

Use the reno-budget and transfer calculators to see build costs, transfer duty, bond and legal fees before you make an offer.

Reno & transfer calculators

Ballpark your total spend before you commit. Estimates only. Confirm with your bond originator and conveyancer.

Renovation budget

Estimated renovation costR 1 065 000 to R 2 556 000
Contingency (15%)R 159 750 to R 383 400
Pro fees & plans (7%)R 74 550 to R 178 920
Est. reno spendR 1 299 300 to R 3 118 320

Purchase & transfer costs

Transfer duty (SARS)R 55 200
Conveyancing feesR 39 100
Bond registrationR 32 105
Deeds & sundriesR 4 500
Cash needed upfrontR 130 905
All in: purchase + transfer + renovation
R 3 780 205 to R 5 599 225
Compare this against the finished-home value in the area to check your margin.

Indicative estimate only, based on typical 2026 South African renovation rates. Actual costs vary widely with finishes, location and hidden defects. This is not a quote. Always get professional quotes.

For agents & private sellers

List your fixer-upper for R299.

Reach buyers who actually want a project. One fee per listing, and if our team verifies it isn’t a genuine renovation opportunity, you’re refunded, no questions asked. Apple Pay and card accepted.

R299
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