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Sustainable living drives demand for Cape eco estates
News

Sustainable living drives demand for Cape eco estates

With climate change and sustainable living high on the agenda, property owners now also have the choice of living in an eco-estate.

Golden rules for WhatsApp communities
Lifestyle and Decor

Golden rules for WhatsApp communities

WhatsApp groups are proving increasingly more important for the dissemination of news that affects housing/street/suburb communities, but they can be difficult to manage.

Does your rental mandate matter?
Property Advice

Does your rental mandate matter?

Landlords should be careful who they entrust their mandate with.

5 things to consider before buying sectional title
Property Advice

5 things to consider before buying sectional title

When buying a sectional title unit it’s important to do your homework so that you are adequately informed about the Body Corporate’s current finances, future projects and future financial standing.

Invest in student accommodation for solid returns
News

Invest in student accommodation for solid returns

The ongoing student-housing shortage throughout South Africa provides rewarding opportunities for buy-to-let investors.

Eco estates offer more than just security
News

Eco estates offer more than just security

While the security factor plays a very important part, there are various other benefits that the lifestyle in eco-estates affords residents.

Furnished or Unfurnished? What works best for your rental property.
Property Advice

Furnished or Unfurnished? What works best for your rental property.

Deciding on how to furnish your rental property should be a priority decision for you as a landlord. But, does it renting it out furnished or unfurnished work better for your ideal tenant?

Taking in boarders
Property Advice

Taking in boarders

If you have a large home and your income could do with a boost, it may be worth considering taking in boarders to augment your earnings.

Three ways to collect rental arrears from tenants
Property Advice

Three ways to collect rental arrears from tenants

Defaulting tenants can be a nightmare for landlords. Through this guide, we help landlords as you act on non-paying tenants to collect rental arrears.