Information on property finance in South Africa 

The South African Reserve bank will consider lending money to all foreigners not living in South Africa.  However a non-resident will only be able to borrow 50% of the purchase price of the property.  The other 50% must be paid in cash from a foreign bank.  Except for foreigners that have a South African work permit, they will be considered residents for the duration of their work permit.

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