Restrictions on tenants in sectional title schemes

An owner of a property does not have absolute right to do as he or she pleases, being subjected to municipal bylaws, neighbourhood and other laws.

Posted at 07:25AM Nov 27, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Wills often unclear about property matters

All too often, says Grant Gunston of Gunstons Attorneys a testator will draw up a will in which it is not clear what the position of a relative or a friend who has been allowed to live in a property (typically the main residence) will be once the benefactor dies.

Posted at 03:52AM Nov 20, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Gran duped in Lenasia property scam

When Emily Mokoma and her children moved into a three bedroom home in Lenasia South five years ago, it was the beginning of a new era - she had finally found a house she could call her own.

Posted at 07:46AM Nov 18, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

'Rental Tribunal board can be manipulated by tenants'

The Rental Tribunal Board is often called upon to adjudicate in cases where the landlord increases his rent by more than the limits generally considered reasonable, i.e. above 8% to 10% per annum.

Posted at 06:04AM Nov 15, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

European Investment Bank supports local low-income housing

The European Investment Bank (EIB), Europe's long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide a further 150 million Euro (R2 billion) for investment in affordable and social housing in South Africa.

Posted at 05:14AM Nov 11, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Dealing with financial insecurity in sectional title schemes

There are various reasons why a sectional title scheme could become financially insecure, and these are not always due to mismanagement of the finances by the trustees, says Johann le Roux, executive director of Propell.

Posted at 05:50AM Nov 06, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Property owners advised against high rent increases

Landlords who annually raise residential rentals by 10% or more are are likely to lose tenants - and such lost tenants will be difficult to replace, says Tony Clarke of the Rawson Property Group.

Posted at 08:30AM Nov 01, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Landlord 'should pay their own property bills'

Landlords and managing agents of residential properties should keep absolute control of water and electricity accounts and should not allow these to be sent directly to tenants.

Posted at 08:22AM Nov 01, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Residential properties being 'stretched to their limits'

Rawson agents in urban areas get more and more requests from property owners to find tenants for portions of their homes.

Posted at 08:32AM Oct 31, 2013 by Editor in Residential  | 

Bad landlords 'wreak havoc' in residential property market

The property market has its share of bad landlords says Tony Clarke of the Rawson Property Group.

Posted at 08:23AM Oct 31, 2013 by Editor in Residential  |