It’s easy for property investors, particularly those new to the industry, to be swayed by the rental amount the property is likely to generate on a monthly basis. And while the monthly rental is certainly an important factor, the seasoned investor tends to look beyond the rental yield and rather takes a more long-term approach by focusing on the property’s potential capital growth over a set period of...
It is not uncommon for a rental property owner or landlord to decide to put the property up for sale. The question then arises as to what happens to the tenant. While it is usually advisable that landlords or property owners wait until the end of the lease before they sell the property, that is not always possible....
It is not always possible to see out the full term of your lease agreement and there may come a time when you need to cancel it for whatever reason. Not following the correct procedure can be costly though, says Tiaan Pretorius....
While there is today a greater awareness of the benefits of owning a residential property to rent out for passive income, aspirant landlords are faced with some key decisions when making this kind of investment....
Want to rent out your property or invest in a rental? Going from property owner to landlord requires legal and operational know-how. While a private individual renting out their own property or an Airbnb unit does not need to register with the Property Practitioner’s Regulatory Authority, they must comply with rental, consumer, and tax laws. The rental income must be declared as part of your annual...
When selecting a tenant, landlords are pressed to find the best possible tenant to occupy their rental property. The questions asked during the screening process are crucial for the success of the rental property in the long run....
Investing in real estate remains one of the best ways to accumulate wealth, both in terms of appreciation in market value as well as generating a reliable monthly cash flow....
Over the years, South Africans have become accustomed to coping with occasional Stage 1 or 2 loadshedding, and have therefore only made minor concessions but, with Stage 4 and 6 now regular occurrences, we need to plan accordingly to minimise the stress and disruption to our lives....
Subletting can sometimes be a tempting solution when life changes unexpectedly during the timespan of your lease agreement. While this can be a useful solution when undertaken correctly, subletting can also be incredibly risky, especially when correct procedures are not followed....
Buying a property for investment purposes has grown in popularity over the years. This is due to a number of things including the popularity of homesharing and the growth of the rental economy, especially among the younger generations who don’t all wish to own assets, according to a Deloitte survey....