As the economy continues to stagnate and inflation continues to raise prices have no choice but to move with the times and unfortunately, as with most things in life, rent goes up each year. Even though the rental market is a multi-billion Rand industry surprisingly, there is no real science or guideline on how to […]
When May A Landlord Cancel A Lease in South Africa
Having a stable living arrangement is an important part of building towards your future and while renting may only be temporary it does offer solace and stability to millions of South Africans across the country. Making sure you have a place to come home to is essential psychologically which is why eviction laws are put […]
How To Decide If You Should Rent Or Sell Your Property?
Owning a property is one of the most rewarding investment options you can become a part of, having something tangible that can appreciate in value and earn you a steady income is an attractive proposition to investors of all ages. Ensuring a return on your property investment hower is by no means a given and it […]
The difference between a landlord and a body corporate
What happens where the property being rented is in a sectional title scheme, such as a block of flats, apartment complex, etc. What is the relationship between the tenant, the landlord and the body corporate? And in particular, what happens when a dispute occurs, such as non-payment of utilities, or a breach of the building’s […]
How Much of Your Salary Should Go Towards Rent?
Living expenses are constantly on the rise and in these tough economic times, having a budget is extremely important. Making sure that salary you earn can service all your basic needs and that you have some left over at the end of the month for your savings is important for every South African, young and old. Rent […]
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