Tenant ‘Red Flags’ and how to avoid them
The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. However, with the rise of investors choosing to take advantage of low prices and invest in ‘buy-to-let’ properties comes an excess supply of rental properties in areas with high supply […]
As published in the Property Professional: Selling homes with a grisly heritage: what to disclose?
As published in the Property Professional: https://propertyprofessional.co.za/2024/07/15/selling-homes-with-a-grisly-heritage-what-to-disclose/ Horror stories Remember the Amityville Horror house? Fifty years after the murders, it has been sold four times, with the first buyers only living in the property for 28 days, claiming they were terrorised by ongoing paranormal activity. In the 1920s, South Africa’s notorious serial killer, Daisy De […]
Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a sectional title unit? Part 1
Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in relation to a sale in execution in the case of the Body Corporate of Marsh Rose v Arno Steinmuller and others. The Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 stipulates […]
Understanding tenant rights to property possession
It often happens that a tenant, for whatever reason, refuses, neglects or is unable to pay rent and falls into arrears. A landlord, frustrated with the tenant and the legal eviction process, may be tempted to find ways to get rid of the tenant. Cutting off water and electricity, changing locks, and using intimidation tactics […]
Property advice in an election year
Buy now, sell later. This year, almost half of the world’s inhabitants will head to the polls to elect their new governments, including eight of the world’s 10 most populous countries. In South Africa, we can expect our own election to put the property market into a temporary holding pattern, dragging on the subtle buyer’s […]
Five residential property trends no one saw coming
Experts have already predicted the top property trends of 2024, ranging from the impact of looming interest rate cuts to co-buying, solar power financing, sectional title demand and the resurgence of first-time homebuyers. However, several emerging (and sometimes overlooked) trends are set to come into play, creating notable shifts in the landscape. The top five […]
Sharing Homes with Seniors: A Landlord’s Perspective
As a 60-plusser, the question of where to live and how to ensure a secure future becomes increasingly important. In this article, we will explore another living option that deserves consideration, known as home-sharing. The home sharing trend is becoming increasingly popular as more South Africans are looking for ways to overcome increases in rent, […]
Successful information session for prospective buyers in Mountain View development
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Show units for viewing, purchase at Mountain View
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Mountain View: Questions answered, motion brought
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