Landlord Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

How the CSOS dispute resolution service works
Property Advice

How the CSOS dispute resolution service works

Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations are starting to get a sense of how the office of the Ombud for Community Schemes is going to work. Here’s what you can take to the Ombud

How to beat rental crooks
Property Advice

How to beat rental crooks

Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.

Rules for renting property to family
Property Advice

Rules for renting property to family

Renting out a property is a business and should be treated as such regardless of who the tenant is. Here’s how to put the right structures in place when renting to family.

Rental agreements explained
Property Advice

Rental agreements explained

It's vitally important that landlords and tenants have a clear understanding of the various clauses found in lease agreements. Failure to do so could result in trouble for both parties.

My bank burnt down, and other ridiculous reasons for not paying rent
Property Advice

My bank burnt down, and other ridiculous reasons for not paying rent

Dodgy tenants will find creative excuses for not paying rent. Here are some warning signs that you might have a one on your hands, and what you can do about it.

Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers
News

Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers

The strong demand for rental properties in Dunkeld West, one of the major arteries located north of Johannesburg, provides a potentially lucrative opportunity for investment buyers.

Why a 2-month rental deposit makes sense for landlords
Property Advice

Why a 2-month rental deposit makes sense for landlords

For tenants, a 2-month rental deposit may seem steep, but for many landlords it just makes business sense.

Can you terminate a lease agreement without recourse?
Property Advice

Can you terminate a lease agreement without recourse?

Under what circumstances can a tenant terminate their tenancy without breaching their contract agreement?

Landlords can be held responsible for the actions of their tenants
Property Advice

Landlords can be held responsible for the actions of their tenants

A recent report in the Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes (STBB) newsletter highlights the importance of keeping tabs on what is happening on your property if a tenant is in place.


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