How to Upgrade Your Rental & Attract Tenants

Landlords are always looking to attract tenants who will cherish their home and maintain their asset. How do you achieve this and make the most of your investment property?

The Top 10 Tips for Moving into a Rented Property

Whether in or out, make sure that you are prepared for your new home with these 10 tips for moving. Moving out for the first time When you move out of your parents’ home, keep stress levels down by booking movers early and packing gradually. The steps below are important to keep in mind for … read more

A Tenant’s Guide to Fair Wear & Tear

The ultimate guide to understanding fair wear & tear in a rental property Tenants are expected to return a rented property to its original state when they vacate, but this is not always possible when items in a home naturally degrade over time. These items are not considered to be damaged if they have aged … read more

Tenants Running a Business From Home

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

The Ultimate Guide for First Time Renters

Moving out of the family home is an incredibly exciting prospect, but many first time renters let enthusiasm cloud their vision. This milestone requires planning, budgeting, and careful consideration before making a commitment by signing a lease.

Tips to Avoid Property Rental Scams

Property rental scams are on the rise and tenants and private landlords are potentially more at risk of being scammed. But there are some useful tips and “Red flags” to watch out for.

Relocation to Cape Town Not Slowing Down

The number of enquiries from prospective tenants relocating and needing property to rent in Cape Town has definitely not slowed down – the migration South appears to be constant and steady as we receive a number of ‘relocation to Cape Town’ rental enquiries daily from people within SA and abroad.

Tenant behaviour – the Good, the Bad, and the oh so Ugly

Communicating with different Tenant personalities

“You are surrounded by them. You are them. Human beings. But how do you deal with them?” Wayne Dyer

Conducting Property Rental Inspections

Ingoing 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

How do you find a Quality Tenant?

A number of landlords (and sadly some agents too) accept an applicant for their property without exercising due diligence. read more

What are the end of tenancy cleaning requirements?

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

Mould and Mildew in Rental Properties

Mould in rental property caused by lack of ventilation and humidity, i.e. by the tenant’s use of the property, is the responsibility of the tenant to prevent/control/eliminate. read more