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Student accommodation a golden ticket for investors
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Student accommodation a golden ticket for investors

In recent years, there has been an increase in purpose-built student accommodation in South Africa, which is great news for investors.

How to spot a scammer
Property Advice

How to spot a scammer

How landlords can easily spot a scammer, and steer clear of them.

How to handle a rental dispute
Property Advice

How to handle a rental dispute

Find out how the Rental Housing Tribunal works, and how it can help you.

How to choose an investment property
Property Advice

How to choose an investment property

Buying a property to rent out is different to buying a home to live in. Here's how to go about choosing the best one for you.

Why now is the time to purchase a Buy-To-Let student apartment
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Why now is the time to purchase a Buy-To-Let student apartment

Many factors suggest that the latter half of the year may just be the right time to commit to the buy-to-let market.

What you need to know about the Property Practitioners Act
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What you need to know about the Property Practitioners Act

The Property Practitioners Act now just needs the President’s signature to come into effect, and when it does it will bring about many significant changes in South Africa’s property sector.

Cape Town voted among best cities in the world
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Cape Town voted among best cities in the world

Cape Town has just been voted among the best cities in the world to live in, and this will do wonders for the rental market in this area.

Common landlord headaches and how to deal with them
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Common landlord headaches and how to deal with them

Owning a rental property can provide a much-needed source of additional income however, they can also be a source of many a headache if not managed properly and efficiently.

Renting from a letting agent VS a landlord
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Renting from a letting agent VS a landlord

While finding a home to rent might seem like a walk in the park when compared to buying a home, there are many hidden complexities and know-hows that go into being renting savvy.