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:

The 7 deadly rental sins to avoid for landlords
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The 7 deadly rental sins to avoid for landlords

To avoid the frustration of financial loss, stress and damage to your property, make sure you are not committing these seven deadly rental sins:

How to spot a dodgy landlord
Property Advice

How to spot a dodgy landlord

There are landlords and then there are landlords…some are good and some are just plain bad. So how do you know what you are letting yourself in for when you rent a home?

Is my landlord obliged to provide security
Property Advice

Is my landlord obliged to provide security

Are landlords expected to provide security features like burglar bars, alarms and sensors for a tenant?

How should a tenant's deposit be handled?
Property Advice

How should a tenant's deposit be handled?

Both landlord and tenant rights, according to the law, on how a tenant deposit should be handled.

Three new landlord questions answered
Property Advice

Three new landlord questions answered

In these increasingly difficult economic times, it would be wise for landlords (or those looking to get into the game) to consider working with a managing agent

How to recognise and avoid rental scams
Property Advice

How to recognise and avoid rental scams

Rental scams are on the rise and unfortunately, many people still fall for them. Here’s how to spot the common red flags.

Property Advice

What to expect when renting out a property on an estate.

Michelle Dickens, Managing Director of TPN Credit Bureau, chats about what to expect when it comes to renting out a property on an estate.

The Gauteng suburbs you should be investing in now
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The Gauteng suburbs you should be investing in now

These are the Gauteng suburbs that experts predict to be future property hotspots.

What tenants need to know about body corporates
Property Advice

What tenants need to know about body corporates

Find out the correct procedure for dealing with complaints when you are renting a sectional title property.