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New CPA Rules Entitle a Tenant to Cancel Lease
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New CPA Rules Entitle a Tenant to Cancel Lease

A fair amount of confusion and dismay has become evident among landlords and tenants following the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

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What landlords need to know

With the ever growing demand for rental properties in the current market, many opportunities have presented themselves for property investors with rental portfolios or those wanting to buy-to-let.

Preparing your home for rental
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Preparing your home for rental

Investment properties, whether they are beach houses or inner-city apartments, all need to be prepared for rental.

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Rental Housing Tribunal - Fighting for Landlords and Tenants Alike

It is important to note that although the Rental Housing Tribunal has helped thousands of landlords and tenants resolve issues pertaining to rental properties.

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Don’t be Duped By Fake Rental Agents

Imagine that you plan a holiday, find the ideal spot, pay an enormous deposit, pack the car and head for paradise, only to discover after a long car trip that the holiday of a lifetime you booked online is actually a scam and ...

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Voetstoots Still Applies… in Most Cases

Many people are under the impression that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has replaced the voetstoots clause when a property has been sold.

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Upping Your Investment Game

Financial institutions have marginally relaxed their lending criteria, showing a greater appetite for risk than a year ago as reflected in the high percentage of bond approvals. One of the country's leading banks is now regularly ...

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Residential property is gradually recovering its attractiveness as an investment, and 2013 is expected to bring more of it

Although it has not yet regained its shine as an investment, the attractiveness of residential property as an investment does appear to be gradually improving. This is the view of John Loos, Household and Consumer Sector ...

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Sectional Title units are not meant to house businesses

For various reasons, more and more people want to work at home rather than commute to an office every day.