Renting & Leasing
Discover advice for landlords and tenants alike. Posts here explain leases, tenant rights, property management, and practical tips to make renting and leasing a smoother, more successful experience for everyone.
Has residential rental, building markets recovered?
The ongoing question in the real estate industry in South Africa is whether the property…
2 July 2021
Is rental housing sector ready for new Act?
South Africa’s rental housing scene will see major change once the Rental Housing Amendment Act…
6 May 2021
Airbnb: protection from ‘bad’ guests
Short-term letting can be a great source of income. But it comes with risks as…
6 May 2021
Survey shows optimism in rental industry despite Covid challenges
The South African rental property industry, like many other sectors, continues to feel the effects…
29 April 2021
Tenants want to cancel a fixed term lease: Legal implications
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of retrenchments brought on by the…
15 April 2021
Landlords, tenants and viewings in Covid times
In this time of social distancing and other Covid safety protocols, what are the rights…
1 April 2021
Encouraging signs of rental market recovery
The latest TPN survey reveals welcome signs of recovery in the residential rental market as…
1 April 2021
10 things rental agents should ask their payment provider
When it comes to handling rental payments, nothing but the best is really good enough.…
25 March 2021
Index shows record low rental growth in 2020
ThePayProp Rental Index annual review for 2020has confirmed the devastating effects of lockdown on the…
18 March 2021
Growing unease over Property24’s tenant recruitment service
Property24’s rental assistance service has unsettled some its real estate sector customers as it appears…
11 February 2021
