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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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Features & amenities
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 660 000
- Deeds Office (transfer) R 574
- Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 16 767
- Deeds lodgement R 52
- Total indicative R 677 393
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 1 561 819
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 594 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.
R 660 000