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Cape Town rentals are dropping
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Cape Town rentals are dropping

There is an oversupply in the Cape rental market and this is pushing demand and prices down. Here's what landlords can do in this soft rental market.

Why good tenants are worth their weight in gold
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Why good tenants are worth their weight in gold

If you have a great tenant in place it might be advisable to forgo that annual rental increase or at least keep it to a minimum. Here’s why.

Is now a good time to buy investment property?
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Is now a good time to buy investment property?

Buy now', is a popular refrain that investors hear but there is no right or wrong time to buy property, Buying property can be a good investment at any time, if you follow sound investment principles.

Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?
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Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?

As more people flock to urban areas, densification becomes a natural and unavoidable occurrence. Is it a good thing for property, or bad?

Renting? This is what your landlord wishes you knew
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Renting? This is what your landlord wishes you knew

Tenants often feel that landlords are unreasonable, especially when it comes to the payment of rent. The reality is that most landlords simply cannot afford to carry a non-paying tenant.

How to attract high end tenants
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How to attract high end tenants

The number of tenants looking for upmarket accommodation is rising and landlords who want to target this market should know what they look for in property.

4 reasons the Cape Town rental bubble has burst
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4 reasons the Cape Town rental bubble has burst

For the first time in years, Cape Town’s rental market is oversupplied. With demand low, landlords will need to re-evaluate their rentals and marketing strategies in order to find tenants.

South Africans are struggling to pay their rent
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South Africans are struggling to pay their rent

A recent report has revealed that a quarter of tenants in South Africa don’t fulfill their rental obligations.

How you can use one bond to build a property empire
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How you can use one bond to build a property empire

You don’t need to have millions in the bank to build a property portfolio. You can get there with one bond and some intelligent investing.