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Sectional title owner? This is how the new regulations affect you.
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Sectional title owner? This is how the new regulations affect you.

New legislation came into effect late last year with regards to sectional title schemes, CSOS and the new Sectional Title Regulations. This is what these mean to you as a Sectional Title owner.

How to choose the right tenant for your rental property
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How to choose the right tenant for your rental property

Selecting the right tenant is the most crucial step when deciding to rent out your property. Consider these helpful tips on how to choose the right tenant.

'Voetstoots’ does not provide sellers with an honesty backdoor
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'Voetstoots’ does not provide sellers with an honesty backdoor

Full disclosure of known defects still essential to facilitate an informed buying decision

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? Are you asking yourself that question?
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To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? Are you asking yourself that question?

Airbnb can be a nice little earner for landlords but, as with any property venture, it is important to do the research first.

How the CSOS dispute resolution service works
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How the CSOS dispute resolution service works

Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations are starting to get a sense of how the office of the Ombud for Community Schemes is going to work. Here’s what you can take to the Ombud

How to beat rental crooks
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How to beat rental crooks

Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.

Rules for renting property to family
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Rules for renting property to family

Renting out a property is a business and should be treated as such regardless of who the tenant is. Here’s how to put the right structures in place when renting to family.

Rental agreements explained
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Rental agreements explained

It's vitally important that landlords and tenants have a clear understanding of the various clauses found in lease agreements. Failure to do so could result in trouble for both parties.

My bank burnt down, and other ridiculous reasons for not paying rent
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My bank burnt down, and other ridiculous reasons for not paying rent

Dodgy tenants will find creative excuses for not paying rent. Here are some warning signs that you might have a one on your hands, and what you can do about it.