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Should landlords make use of a Rental Agent?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So we found that delinquent tenants particularly target individual landlords. The idea is the individual landlords don't have access to Credit Bureau ...

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What are the benefits of an incoming/outgoing faults inspection?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: The first thing about an incoming and outgoing inspection is that it is a legal requirement in terms of the Rental Housing Act. It must be performed jointly ...

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What are the legal limitations of the Rental Housing Tribunal?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: The Rental Housing Tribunal has the authority of the Magistrates court. So when a tenant or landlord approached the Rental Housing Tribunal its a free service ...

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The State of the Nation

The State of the Nation Address made by President Zuma last week had a strong focus on tackling socioeconomic problems such as poverty, inequality and unemployment..

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To sell or not to sell...

If you’re not sure whether to sell your current home or stay put, draw up a “Ben Franklin” list.

Buying a Home? A Deposit Makes All the Difference
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Buying a Home? A Deposit Makes All the Difference

Despite the buyer’s market in the property industry at the moment, in the wake of the global economic downturn, banks are still wary of granting 100% home loans. In light of this, if you’re considering buying a home, it’s a good ...

Can a tenant invoke the CPA to terminate a lease?
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Can a tenant invoke the CPA to terminate a lease?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So it's important to note that the Consumer Protection Act applies where the person is a natural person or the tenant has a turnover or asset value below the ...

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How should a Landlord deal with a non-paying tenant?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: Non-Paying tenants are about 1 in 10 tenants and we find that the majority of them will, if you cancel the lease early, vacate the property. You have got ...

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Demand for Home Inspectors Will Create Thousands of Jobs

Home inspection is an exciting new career choice which is fast opening up for South Africans.