Property Advice Articles in South Africa

The South African rental market has recorded new lows, as good tenants become harder to find.

Being familiar with the rental regulations regarding moving-in and out-going inspections and deposits can save you money, as well as a lot of stress and delays.

A TPN Credit Bureau survey has revealed what makes a good, long-standing tenant choose one rental property over another.

While the Property Industry reports a very strong Home Buying Market, CPI data confirms that the rental component of the residential market remains in the doldrums.

The cost of living only seems to be rising, following the impact of COVID-19 on the South African economy - including what you have to pay for accommodation across major cities.

A recent event at a Cape Town guesthouse sparked serious concerns for landlords in the business of offering short-term accommodation.

A landlord is free to do whatever improvements they like to their properties but requests over and above a property that is habitable and in a good state of repair are not essential.

A Property24 reader want to know whether a so-called 'double commission' clause is acceptable in a rental lease agreement?

Investing in an inverter may well secure a better commercial tenant but it also places an obligation on the landlord to maintain the system. Here's what you need to know.

The impact of the pandemic on residential rental sector is now quite evident in the second quarter.

Alert Level 2 brings welcome relief from the more severe restrictions of Level 3. But what does it mean in practice for evictions and rental housing issues?

A property24 reader says there was never any inspection done when I moved in and the exit inspection was also done after I had left. Am I liable to pay damages that were already there when I moved in?

A tenant's lease agreement should legally be honoured when a house is sold, but a distressed sale complicates conditions somewhat - here's what you need to know.

Check these important clauses when signing a rental agreement.

Verbal agreements are binding, but this Property24 reader is unhappy about the expensive lesson of needing to see and read the fine print beforehand.

A Property24 reader says they put down a deposit, but due to unforeseen circumstances had to cancel before moving in.

While rent arrears won’t directly affect your credit score, a bad rental payment record is often visible to estate agents.

A Property24 reader says he’s disputed alleged arrears levy payments, has proof of payment but is still being accused of ‘owing money’. They won’t meet with him…

The reality is rental escalations have been trending lower for many years - with affordability of rentals crucial as the country eases into Enhanced Level 3 of Lockdown.

Many tenants will now be looking to downgrade to more affordable premises and will need to cancel their leases. If you are unable to keep up with your monthly rental, then the sooner you take action to move to more affordable rental the...