Tenant Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

Use the housing tribunal to solve rental disputes
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Use the housing tribunal to solve rental disputes

The Rental Housing Tribunal is you go-to if you seek to solve any disputes between you and your landlord.

The benefits and limitations of renting
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The benefits and limitations of renting

Renting a property comes with its own benefits and limitations. Which ones are worth noting?

Greater protection of client funds in property rentals
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Greater protection of client funds in property rentals

The importance of a trusted payment service provider in protecting client monies.

Tips for tenants on recovering after the Covid-19 lockdown
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Tips for tenants on recovering after the Covid-19 lockdown

Helping tenants get back on their feet now that the national lockdown has eased to Alert Level 2.

Top property trend: Remote workers are heading out of town
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Top property trend: Remote workers are heading out of town

More remote workers are moving away from urban living to quiet, smaller towns.

A detailed guide to renting out your property
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A detailed guide to renting out your property

Renting out your property can be done in a manner which protects you and your your property. How can this be done?

Tenants cannot withhold their rent
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Tenants cannot withhold their rent

Tenants often resort to withholding their monthly rental payments as a way to deal with property grievances.

What happens to a tenant when a landlord sells
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What happens to a tenant when a landlord sells

Lease agreements are legally binding. In the event that a landlord sells their property, it's important to know what the legal implications are.

Covid-19 tempts SA buyers away from dense city living
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Covid-19 tempts SA buyers away from dense city living

DECENTRALISATION: Almost overnight, one of the key trends for the 21st century has been turned on its head.