Running a business from home vs working from home, and how it relates to your rental agreement. The start of the pandemic in 2019 saw many people being forced to work from home, and two years on many people are still working remotely as companies have found the dynamic to be resource-efficient and convenient. However … read more
With effect from 1st of February 2022, in accordance with the Property Practitioners Act it is law for Landlords to provide Tenants with a Mandatory Disclosure Form. This is the landlord’s statement about their property, which all landlords are required to complete and submit to their agencies prior to the signing of a Mandate and certainly before any marketing of the property.
read moreIngoing inspections need to be done by the landlord (or his/her agent) and the tenant on handover prior to occupation (while the property is empty), and signed by both parties. read more
Ensure your documentation is watertight if you need to claim damages from the tenant before refunding their deposit. This all begins before the tenancy starts. read more
Late or non-payment of rental is a breach of lease, but you need to follow the proper procedures to put the tenant to terms or evict - DIY eviction of a tenant is not just frowned upon, it's illegal. read more
When vacating your rental property you have several responsibilities to meet so do a cleaning and moving checklist and see to it that the property is handed back to the agent ready for occupation by the new tenant. read more
We remember April 2011 looming and bringing with it the Consumer Protection Act with its reach extending to Lease Agreements. read more
The question of fair wear and tear on a rental property and what damages a landlord can deduct from a tenant's deposit . read more
We're often asked to break down the effects of Capital Gains Tax on the sale of investment property. There are quite significant exemptions and deduction allowances to reduce Capital Gains Tax liability. read more
Landlords tax obligations on rental investment properties arise from income and capital gain. read more
In the current economy it is imperative that your rental agent conduct very thorough checks on tenant applications - we can't stress this enough. read more