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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.

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Property Buyer Show 2018 Cape Town | How to successfully invest in property

Private Property chats to Neale Petersen, Founder and Publisher of Real Estate Investor Magazine, who shares his top tips on how to successfully invest in real estate.

Southern Suburbs apartment rental rates decline by 36%
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Southern Suburbs apartment rental rates decline by 36%

The rental market has changed but some landlords still have unrealistic expectations of rentals rates.

Property TV

Property Buyer Show 2018 Cape Town | Customized lease agreements

Private Property chats to Danielle Kriel, Rental Law Specialist at Danielle Kriel Attorney, about the benefits of a customized lease agreement for landlords and tenants.

New Loftus Park development boosts property market
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New Loftus Park development boosts property market

The new mixed-used development adjacent to the iconic Loftus Versfeld stadium will have offices, a hotel and various restaurants, and will increased demand for property in the area.

A 7-point checklist for avoiding renter’s regret
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A 7-point checklist for avoiding renter’s regret

Demand for rentals is always high and you may feel pressured into signing a lease too soon because you fear missing out. Not doing your homework could however lead to you making a bad decision.