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Rental arrears worsen with further decline expected
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Rental arrears worsen with further decline expected

The current economic climate has lead to an increase in rental arrears, leading to property market growth being affected negatively.

How to cancel your lease and downgrade without hidden costs
Property Advice

How to cancel your lease and downgrade without hidden costs

Many tenants will now be looking to downgrade to more affordable premises and will need to cancel their leases.

What landlords can do when tenants break their lease early
Property Advice

What landlords can do when tenants break their lease early

Is it possible for tenants to get out of a lease agreement without being in breach of the contract?

5 steps landlords can take against late-paying tenants
Property Advice

5 steps landlords can take against late-paying tenants

Many landlords may find themselves in a predicament where their tenant is no longer able to pay monthly rent due to current economic circumstances.

Smoothing the way to a downsize
Property Advice

Smoothing the way to a downsize

If you're a homeowner planning on moving to a smaller property, now is the time to start making those tough decisions.

Moving house during the lockdown in South Africa
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Moving house during the lockdown in South Africa

New COVID-19 lockdown regulations in South Africa permit homeowners and tenants to relocate between 7 May and 7 June 2020.

Post-lockdown rental market boom
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Post-lockdown rental market boom

The residential market will boom once the full Lockdown is lifted in terms of activity, but rental rates will come under tremendous pressure according to the Seeff Property Group.

Why you should be monitoring your tenants’ water and electricity consumption
Property Advice

Why you should be monitoring your tenants’ water and electricity consumption

Water consumption and electricity usage are two variables that can account for a large portion of a landlord’s expenses.

How tech can help rental agents get through the COVID-19 crisis
Agent Advice

How tech can help rental agents get through the COVID-19 crisis

How residential rental agents can use technology to deal with the current circumstances.