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How to avoid bad tenants
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How to avoid bad tenants

Letting your property to a tenant who has lied about their income, identity or rental history can become a nightmare.

Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein
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Huge demand for student accommodation in Braamfontein

A shortage of student accommodation offered by WITS, UJ and other tertiary institutions close to the Johannesburg city centre have resulted in a demand for student rentals in Braamfontein.

Property management: your key to property investment success
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Property management: your key to property investment success

Property management is divided into two main components: tenant placement and rental management. Mastering these activities will dramatically improve your property investment success.

Well located apartments in Rivonia benefit from continued demand
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Well located apartments in Rivonia benefit from continued demand

The Atrium of Rivonia offers modern apartments for young professionals from R1,065million.

Tips for maintaining a rental property
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Tips for maintaining a rental property

Renting out a property is not a get out of jail free card when it comes to maintenance. Every home, regardless of how good its tenant, needs to looked after.

What to expect from the rental market this year
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What to expect from the rental market this year

The South African rental market is expected to produce mixed results this year with many different factors in play.

A question of volume in sectional title schemes
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A question of volume in sectional title schemes

Today, many of us live in sectional title developments. And although there are numerous benefits to be had, there are also negatives – one of which relates to noise levels.

Relationships and rental leases
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Relationships and rental leases

Landlords and tenants alike may be hard-pressed to know exactly what to do when a personal shift such as death or divorce happens, and how these types of events would impact a lease.

Cape Dutch architecture a firm favourite with Cape buyers
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Cape Dutch architecture a firm favourite with Cape buyers

Cape Dutch architecture, is perennially popular with buyers in the Cape, and Somerset West has some great examples.