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The rise of the ‘rentvestor’
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The rise of the ‘rentvestor’

South Africans that want to get on the property ladder but cannot afford to buy their dream home are buying cheaper properties and renting them out instead.

Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules
Property Advice

Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules

The conduct of the occupiers in a sectional title scheme is governed by a set of rules. Both long-term and short-term tenants are bound by these rules.

How to increase your chances of securing a rental
Property Advice

How to increase your chances of securing a rental

As the demand for rental properties continues to outstrip the current inventory available, it has become increasingly more difficult for tenants to find the right property.

Protect yourself from identity theft with Ekaya VIP
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Protect yourself from identity theft with Ekaya VIP

The Masterdeeds Leak has put millions of South Africans at risk of identity theft. Ekaya offers you a chance to take control of your data.

How to protect your identity – and your access to credit
Property Advice

How to protect your identity – and your access to credit

Identity theft continues to grow worldwide and despite efforts to fight the epidemic, criminals are still defrauding victims at an alarming rate.

How to deal with disappearing tenants
Property Advice

How to deal with disappearing tenants

In difficult economic times, many landlords rely on the rental income their tenants bring in – but what happens if that tenant suddenly decides to move out?

9 qualities tenants look for in a landlord
Property Advice

9 qualities tenants look for in a landlord

Being a landlord is not easy. It can come with all sorts of stresses and responsibilities but a lot of the stress can be alleviated by building a mutually beneficial landlord/tenant relationship.

Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams
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Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams

Fraudsters are increasingly using technology to trick property buyers out of large sums of money.

Tech-savvy tenants want wired properties
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Tech-savvy tenants want wired properties

Technology features boost the appeal of rental properties so landlords need to make sure their properties are up to date.