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Balancing the Rights of Landlords and Tenants

Has South Africa gone overboard in its determination to defend the rights of tenants or are we simply coming to terms with what needed to be corrected?

New CPA Rules Entitle a Tenant to Cancel Lease
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New CPA Rules Entitle a Tenant to Cancel Lease

A fair amount of confusion and dismay has become evident among landlords and tenants following the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

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What landlords need to know

With the ever growing demand for rental properties in the current market, many opportunities have presented themselves for property investors..

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Many benefits of sole mandates

The award of sole mandates to an estate agent can lead to accusations of unwarranted favouritism and/or ‘rigging’ of clients’ opinions.

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Don’t be Duped By Fake Rental Agents

Imagine that you plan a holiday, find the ideal spot, pay an enormous deposit, pack the car and head for paradise, only to discover after a long car trip that the holiday of a lifetime you booked online is actually a scam and ...

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All you need to know about electrical certificates

Since May 2009 it has become compulsory for homeowners to be in possession of a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance (ECOC).

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Take advantage of the market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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What kind of a buyer does your home appeal to?

When it comes to selling property in today’s highly competitive real estate market sellers will need to have an edge to stand out from the crowd.

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Voetstoots Still Applies… in Most Cases

Many people are under the impression that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has replaced the voetstoots clause when a property has been sold.