Buying an investment property is great, especially when you’ve chosen a good location. One thing no property owner wants to deal with, however, is being the landlord to a problem tenant. Whether the issues are around late rent, or them not adhering to the code of conduct of your property, it leaves you as the landlord in a difficult position....
The residential rental sector started to show real signs of renewal in the fourth quarter of 2021 with key national property indicators revealing that the sector is through the worst of the economic storm, according to TPN Credit Bureau’s Residential Rental Monitor....
With many people in KZN having suffered extensive damage to their properties as a result of severe flooding, it is imperative to first distinguish whether the property has been damaged to a point that it is no longer safe to reside in, or if the property is damaged but is still deemed to be safe to reside in....
Buying a house with the intent to generate rental income from it can be a great passive investment move, but it is also more complex than many may think. Before taking on the decision to become a landlord, there are several factors buyers need to consider....
For trustees that want to create a harmonious environment in their Sectional Title schemes, the most important thing to do is ensure that they have a set of Conduct Rules that are modern, clear, and specific....
There is a lot that Sectional Title trustees and Home Owners’ Association directors can do to avoid large insurance claims arising in their housing schemes – and also things that they must do to avoid any claims that are submitted from being repudiated....
The repo rate, which directly impacts interest rates, affects many aspects of an economy, such as the exchange rate and money supply. As such, it can be used to manipulate spending to reach certain economic goals. For example, when spending and hence economic activity is low, the Reserve Bank may lower the interest rate to lower the cost of borrowing money, effectively incentivising consumers, and...
Across the planet, many employers of office workers are trying to grapple with their approach regarding the long-term trend towards greater working from home (WFH) and working from anywhere (WFA). Some are resisting, and some are embracing it. But in the end, the market will have the final say....
There are many external factors at play when buying, selling, or renting property. Consumers need to be aware of these greater property market trends to plan for how the conditions will affect them....
The new Property Practitioner’s Act 2019 is an important piece of legislation in the property sector....