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How building naming rights affect landlords and tenants
Property Advice

How building naming rights affect landlords and tenants

Most people are familiar with residential and commercial property lease agreements. However, when it comes to ‘leasing’ the rights to name a building, things can become quite complicated.

Stay on top of your rental property with a mid-term inspection
Property Advice

Stay on top of your rental property with a mid-term inspection

Conducting an inspection of a rental property mid-way through the lease allows the landlord and tenant to identify any issues early on.

How much should a security deposit be for a rental?
Property Advice

How much should a security deposit be for a rental?

How to make sure that your security deposit sufficiently protects your rental investment.

SA's property market is going green
News

SA's property market is going green

South Africa is fast becoming more eco-conscious, with an increasing number of residential and commercial buildings being developed with green principles in mind.

Tips for first-time landlords
Property Advice

Tips for first-time landlords

A buy-to-let property can be a sound investment but managing the property might prove difficult for inexperienced landlords. Here are some points that every potential landlord should consider.

Number of bad tenants rises
News

Number of bad tenants rises

The number of tenants in South Africa who are not paying their rent or only paying some of it has increased since last year.

Property Advice

Buying into an estate

Tim Akinnusi talks about applying for finance when buying into an estate, and the pro's and con's of estate living.

Green building now more cost effective than ever
Lifestyle and Decor

Green building now more cost effective than ever

Green buildings can now be built for a little more than traditional buildings. For the environmental and economic benefits, it deserves serious consideration.

Future-proof your commercial property
News

Future-proof your commercial property

In these tough economic times, business owners can mitigate costs and risks by purchasing their commercial property outright.