Welcome to LDE Property Tax Academy

Specialist Property Tax Training for Real Estate Professionals, Investors and Property Owners

Specialist Property Tax Training for Real Estate Professionals, Real Estate Agencies, Conveyancing Firms, Accounting Practices, Investors and Property Owners

Specialist Property Tax Training for Real Estate Professionals, Investors and Property Owners

The LDE Property Tax Academy was established to provide practical, high-quality property tax education to South African real estate professionals, investors, landlords, developers and property owners.

Property transactions often involve significant tax consequences. Whether dealing with capital gains tax (CGT), transfer duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), rental income, trusts, deceased estates, non-resident sellers or South African Revenue Service (SARS) compliance matters, the tax implications are frequently misunderstood or addressed too late.

Our Academy bridges the gap between property and tax by providing clear, practical and professional training designed to help attendees identify tax risks, avoid costly mistakes and make better-informed decisions.

Louwrens Erasmus, found of LDE Property Tax Acadmy

Why Choose LDE Property Tax Academy?

The Academy is led by Louwrens Erasmus, a finance, tax and real estate professional with more than 35 years of local and international experience.

SARS Expert

A former SARS Master Taxation Auditor (MTA) and an officially registered SARS Tax Practitioner.

Big 4 Alumni

Senior roles at leading global professional services firms including PwC, KPMG and Deloitte both locally and internationally

Property Practitioner

A registered Property Practitioner officially affiliated with eXp Realty South Africa holding an NQF5 Real Estate qualification.

SAIT Member

Active member of the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) with 35+ years of local and international experience.

What this means for you

We bridge the gap between property and tax. This rare combination of inside SARS knowledge, international corporate advisory, and practical property experience ensures our training isn’t merely theoretical – it is commercially sharp, highly relevant, and immediately actionable.

Who should attend?

Our courses and presentations are suitable for:

  • Real estate agents and property practitioners who want to identify tax risks and safely close complex property transactions.
  • Property investors and landlords who want to maximize rental yields and minimize unexpected property tax liabilities.
  • Estate agencies and brokerages looking to equip their active sales teams with practical property tax knowledge.
  • Developers and property entrepreneurs who want to navigate development tax structures and manage corporate SARS compliance.
  • Accountants and tax practitioners looking to deepen their practical expertise in highly specialized property tax regulations.
  • Conveyancers and legal professionals who want to accurately address the tax consequences before finalizing property transfers.
  • Trustees, executors and fiduciary professionals who want to correctly manage estate distributions and capital gains tax.
  • Property owners who want to understand the tax implications of buying, selling or renting property.

Practical & Clear

Our training is designed to be practical and easy to understand.

Transaction-Driven

Fully relevant to real-life property transactions.

SARS Compliance

Strictly focused on SARS compliance and risk management.

Universally Accessible

Perfectly suitable for both tax and non-tax professionals.

Interactive Format

Presented in a highly professional, interactive format.

Case Study Backed

Supported completely by practical examples and case studies.

Courses and Presentation

Flexible delivery options

Courses may be presented as once-off workshops, half-day sessions, full-day training events or structured learning programmes.

The Value of Property Tax Knowledge

Property tax mistakes can be expensive. A lack of proper planning may result in unexpected tax liabilities, SARS delays, penalties, interest, cash-flow problems or transaction complications.

By attending training through the LDE Property Tax Academy, participants gain a better understanding of the tax issues that can arise before, during and after a property transaction.

Our objective is to equip professionals and property owners with the knowledge to ask the right questions, identify potential risks early and obtain specialist advice where required.

Enquiries and Bookings

To enquire about upcoming courses, private workshops or customized property tax training for your team: