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Invest in student accommodation for solid returns
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.

Latest rental stats good for landlords
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Latest rental stats good for landlords

Longer-term rental trends are coming to light, let's take a look at how these impact both landlords and tenants.

#GenerationRent, a new App, rewards rental tenants and landlords
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#GenerationRent, a new App, rewards rental tenants and landlords

Positioned to cater specifically to the Millennial demographic, this service is a brand new take on rental services.

Converting your extra space
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Converting your extra space

Instead of downscaling, why not consider converting your extra space into a granny flat and making money from it?

Tips for single women buying their first home
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Tips for single women buying their first home

As women become the drivers of the property market, here are a few useful tips for single women who are entering the property market for the first time.