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.
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Communicating with different Tenant personalities
“You are surrounded by them. You are them. Human beings. But how do you deal with them?” Wayne Dyer
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
A number of landlords (and sadly some agents too) accept an applicant for their property without exercising due diligence. 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
Damage due to fair wear and tear is the owner’s responsibility to correct. The tenant is responsible for costs incurred due to willful or negligent actions.
read moreMould 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
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