Property News
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Be open with your agent or landlord as soon as possible
Defaulting on rent payments has ‘regrettably’ become more common this year, says Bill Rawson, Chairman of the Rawson Property Group. This statement was confirmed recently by figures from TPN, which... -
South African house price growth: “total picture” gives good reasons for optimism
Although there is as yet “nothing to write home about” when looking at house price trends in South Africa, there are now clear indications that residential property has regained some... -
Positive indicators for rental market
Tentative signs of recovery in the rental market during the fourth quarter of 2012 are vindicated by a first quarter of largely positive indicators in 2013. The rental yield before... -
What you should look out for when investing in property in today’s market?
As recovery in both the housing market and the economy move from strength to strength, real estate is once again becoming a popular investment strategy and this is for a... -
Rental trends in South Africa
Tenants can expect to dig deeper into the pockets over the next 12 to 18 months with rentals on the rise and a shortage of rental stock developing in many... -
Upgrading can be a great way to increase rental earning capacity – but beware of less reputable and unreliable contractors
With buy-to-let investors moving back into residential property in a big way, there is a growing tendency for such people to purchase homes, especially sectional title units, which can be... -
Tenants should know their rights if their landlord decides to sell their property
If a landlord decides to sell his property, what happens to the tenant? Are the tenants within their rights to breach the contract under such circumstances? In terms of the... -
What are your rights as a tenant?
Renting a home can be full of risks if you don’t ensure that you understand your rights and obligations as a tenant. Many of these are outlined in a law...
Landlord Advice
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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IS A GOOD WAY TO EARN EXTRA INCOME BUT BEWARE OF ZONING RESTRICTIONS
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How to clear ones credit record?
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Residential property bond holders warned: Ensure that you have life cover
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Landlords’ increasing aversion to smokers and certain pet owners
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Older and self-employed people have more difficulty in getting bonds than others
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Points to consider when insuring residential property
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Residential rentals are on the increase but so are landlord-tenant difficulties
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Legal essentials govern rental deposit
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Six simple factors that should always be checked out by anyone looking to buy residential property
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Continuing low interest rates raise confidence in the housing market
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Unlawful response not allowed when dealing with defaulting tenant
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A lease agreement for property is essential
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BE CAREFUL WHEN CHOOSING A CONVEYANCER
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Identity theft scams can target either landlords or tenants
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Romance is bad for the property market in particular for landlords
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Written lease agreement essential to avoid landlord tenant disputes
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Investment property market lags in spite of rental demand
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Get a new tenant credit report before renewing a lease
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Can a tenant demand a receipt for your property rental?
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Customer Protection Act entitles tenant to cancel property lease
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Maintenance responsibilities regarding a “rented” sectional title property
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Rights and obligations for tenants and landlords
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Tips for buy-to-let property investors
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When the state expropriates private property what are your rights?
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Landlords should not take the law into their own hands
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When property is sold what happens to the tenant’s lease and deposit
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Tops rules Landlords should know when renting out property
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Buy to Let Investments – Property Rental in South Africa
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What you should know about the Rental Housing Act
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Pinelands – the 15 minute suburb
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