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About this property
Marlborough Court Studio — South Beach, Durban
A brand-new, fully renovated 39 m² studio apartment in the well-known Marlborough Court building, situated directly across from the beach on Durban's South Beach. Ideally suited as a holiday-letting investment or an Airbnb unit, the apartment sleeps four and is ready for immediate occupancy or rental — fully furnished and self-catering equipped.
Interior Highlights
- Open-plan studio layout with high-gloss marble-effect porcelain tile flooring throughout
- Sleeping area configured as a double bed plus a single bed, both with upholstered panel headboards and floral accent cushions; flat-screen TV and bar fridge also present
- Modern kitchen featuring white woodgrain cabinetry, marble-effect splashback, granite-look worktops, stainless-steel extractor hood, built-in electric oven and solid-plate hob, microwave, toaster and kettle
- Breakfast bar with granite-look counter and three solid-wood stools — doubles as casual dining
- Built-in wardrobe with overhead storage; fire extinguisher fitted as per safety regulations
- Decorative colour-LED chandelier and pendant lighting
Location
Marlborough Court is steps from the Indian Ocean beachfront. Oriental City Shopping Mall is approximately 63 m away, KWIKSPAR St Georges Beach is roughly 190 m away for daily essentials, and North Beach park is around 124 m from the building — making the location exceptionally walkable for residents and holiday guests alike.
Investment Case
- Holiday letting and short-term rental permitted
- Low levies and rates
- Strong Airbnb demand on Durban's beachfront strip
- Fully furnished — no additional capital outlay required
Listed for sale at ZAR 645 000. Contact the agent for levy and rates figures.
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Price & ownership
Cost to buy (indicative)
Purchase type is not confirmed below. Transfer duty is estimated for a standard resale (not a VAT-inclusive developer or vendor sale). Check with the agent.
Upfront split
Rough split: 97.4% purchase price, 2.6% buying costs.
- Asking price R 630 000
- Deeds Office (transfer) R 547
- Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 16 318
- Deeds lodgement R 52
- Total indicative R 646 917
Estimates from SARS transfer duty tables, Deeds Office–style fees, and LSSA conveyancing guidelines. Not financial or legal advice — confirm with your attorney. Duty uses the higher of price or market value.
Table ref: sars_2025-04-01
Bond Calculator
Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 1 490 828
Monthly repayment vs interest rate (deposit fixed at 10%)
Monthly repayment vs deposit percentage (rate fixed at 11.25%)
Indicative estimate only. Loan of R 567 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.