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:

The landlord's guide to dealing with late rental payments
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The landlord's guide to dealing with late rental payments

Most landlords will need to deal with a tenant missing the date for their rental payment. Here's how they should deal with late payments.

8 steps to becoming a property millionaire
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8 steps to becoming a property millionaire

Investing in property can be a profitable venture if done correctly. Follow these tips and you will soon be well on your way to building a property empire.

How to choose the right investment property
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How to choose the right investment property

Those buyers who are considering investment property should ask themselves some important questions before taking the plunge.

Why tenants need a good letting agent
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Why tenants need a good letting agent

A lot of the hard work that agents do for tenants goes unnoticed. Make friends with your agent and your tenancy will be smooth sailing!

Renting property to disabled tenants
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Renting property to disabled tenants

Landlords need to take their tenant's disability into account when dealing with them. Here's how disabled tenants should be accommodated.

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?