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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:

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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Rental Housing Tribunal - Fighting for Landlords and Tenants Alike

It is important to note that although the Rental Housing Tribunal has helped thousands of landlords and tenants resolve issues pertaining to rental properties.

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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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The fine print of moving house

While packing and unpacking boxes may be a large part of moving homes, it is not the only aspect that new homeowners need to consider when changing their address. He ...

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The ugly side to sole mandates in South Africa

In a recent article, we noted that sellers who chose to market their properties under a sole mandate agreement could be better off than those who chose to use multiple agents to sell their homes.

Scam Alert! Beware of the following messages
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Scam Alert! Beware of the following messages

In life, there will always be bad apples. Our bad apples come in the form of fraudulent operators posing as landlords.

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Do Your Research on Prospective Tenants

In a recent report issued by the Tenant Profile Network (TPN) it was noted that 81 percent of South African tenants are in good standing with their rental payments. Although this figure has not changed from the previous quarter, ...

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Wanted: Dead or Alive - Landlords Witholding Deposits

Tenants who believe that their landlords are unfairly withholding their deposits can report the matter to the Rental Housing Tribunal. If some of the comments left on the Private Property website ...

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Protect yourself from bogus landlords

Although the Internet has made it easier to find a property to rent, it has also made it far easier for those intent on scamming you out of your money to make a living. While this has been going on for some time, a recent ...


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