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Investing in Residential Real Estate

Buying property has always been seen as one of the most stable and reliable investments one can make. Has this changed after the recession or does it still carry weight?

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Think before you rent

Rentals make up a vital segment of South Africa’s property market. Over the past few years, this sector was thrust into the spotlight like never before thanks to the advent of the National Credit Act (NCA) and the recession which ...

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What to do if your tenants don't pay rent

If a landlord finds himself in a situation where a tenant is not paying his rent, then it is best to initiate legal action as soon as possible to avoid months of lost income in rent, says Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, ...

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When Rent Increases Hurt

Times are getting tougher for South Africans. The cost of electricity, petrol and food are soaring. It has also become far more expensive to own a home, and the amounts paid on property rates have been steadily climbing over the ...

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What maintenance is a tenant responsible for?

Q&A session with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: Wear and tear is a very challenging topic to discuss for tenants and landlords because what is a material defect for a tenant might not be a material ...

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Who would be responsible for the repair of a broken geyser?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So generally the geyser falls under the homeowners insurance, especially in Sectional Title you will find that insurance will cover a faulty geyser. That ...

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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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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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Invest in property and build your wealth by beating the averages

The outlook for the residential property market remains subdued, with real house price deflation predicted for 2013. But, weak house prices are ironically good for the buy-to-let market, as yields are gradually ...

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