Landlord Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

3 tips to make your holiday home successful
Property Advice

3 tips to make your holiday home successful

How to make sure that your holiday home is a successful investment.

Leasing your home for short term rentals
Property Advice

Leasing your home for short term rentals

With the holiday season drawing near, many homeowners might be carefully considering the idea of short-term letting over the peak season.

3 ways to avoid a defaulting tenant
Property Advice

3 ways to avoid a defaulting tenant

Basic checks to perform, in order to avoid taking on a defaulting tenant.

Do you have what it takes to be a landlord?
Property Advice

Do you have what it takes to be a landlord?

The 6 essential character attributes you need to be an effective landlord.

How to manage maintenance issues with your landlord
Property Advice

How to manage maintenance issues with your landlord

What do you do when you feel that your landlord isn’t fulfilling their maintenance obligations?

What to ask before buying a home
Property Advice

What to ask before buying a home

Must do’s and essential questions to ask before buying property.

Staying in - the new trend
News

Staying in - the new trend

The global trend of "cocooning" is becoming more popular in South Africa.

10 reasons to use a managing agent
Property Advice

10 reasons to use a managing agent

Some of the most important services provided by a managing agent.

Why it makes sense to buy your own home
Property Advice

Why it makes sense to buy your own home

Freedom from paying rent is just one good reason for buying your own home.