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.
Who pays utility bill if rent in arrears?
If a tenant is in arrears with their rent, are landlords still obligated to pay…
28 January 2021
Rights of landlords and tenants in Covid times
The Covid pandemic has amplified the tension between landlords and tenants as thousands struggle to…
10 December 2020
Short-term rentals on the rise
As the effects of COVID-19 and a volatile economy continue to impact the rental market,…
10 December 2020
Rental market flexibility in the time of Covid
Looking at a rental market challenged with low rental growth and a scarcity of good…
26 November 2020
Rental market in trouble
The South African residential property market has had five months of high sales activity, especially…
19 November 2020
How safe are short-term rentals?
A recent event at a Cape Town guesthouse sparked serious concerns for landlords in the…
15 October 2020
10 Things to ask your rental payment provider
There are many payment applications and software providers claiming to do all it takes to…
8 October 2020
Why there is a rental deposit
Following a period of lockdown restrictions that put severe pressure on the income levels of…
8 October 2020
Airbnb: when guests refuse to leave
The story of the activist group that has occupied a Camps Bay mansion has made…
1 October 2020
Niche opportunity for property inspections
Property Inspections represents an exciting opportunity to niche services providers, or to existing businesses like…
23 September 2020
