Episode 1 | Property Perspective with Etchells & Young
Welcome to the first episode of Property Perspective on 919 - a weekly conversation covering the practical side of buying, selling, renting, managing and owning property.
In this introductory episode, Harry explains the story behind Etchells & Young, the areas of property the business specialises in, and what listeners can look forward to as the series unfolds.
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Property Perspective airs weekly on 919.
In This Episode
Get to know Etchells & Young and some of the property topics that will form part of Property Perspective on 919.
Harry discusses:
- The story behind Etchells & Young and how the business began
- More than two decades in the property industry
- E&Y's strong background in residential rentals
- Sectional title and estate properties
- Corporate rentals in Sandton
- Long-term residential rentals across Randburg and Fourways
- What full rental management involves
- Tenant placement, screening, leases and inspections
- Ongoing property and maintenance management
- What listeners can expect from future episodes
More Than Finding a Tenant
Rental management has been a major part of Etchells & Young's business since its early years.
Harry explains that full rental management can include finding and screening a tenant, preparing the lease, conducting the entry inspection, managing the move-in process, collecting rent and dealing with day-to-day property matters throughout the tenancy.
For landlords, the aim is to remove much of the day-to-day administration involved in managing a rental property while keeping the owner informed when decisions or expenditure are required.
A Key Takeaway
"Property decisions can have long-term consequences. Knowing the right questions to ask - and understanding your rights and responsibilities - can make a significant difference."
That idea sets the direction for Property Perspective. Future episodes will explore practical property advice, legal considerations, common mistakes and useful insights for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
About Etchells & Young
Etchells & Young is a family-run property business established in 2005. During the episode, Harry talks about how the business grew from its early focus on rentals into a broader residential property business covering rentals, rental management and property sales.
He also discusses E&Y's experience with sectional title properties, residential estates and corporate rentals.
What Is Property Perspective?
Property Perspective is Etchells & Young's weekly property segment on 919.
Each episode explores a different aspect of property - from rentals and property management to buying, selling, legislation, sectional title living and the everyday questions property owners and tenants face.
Follow the series as we unpack more of the issues that matter to Johannesburg property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
Looking for Property Advice?
Whether you are looking to sell, rent out your property, find a tenant or need professional rental management, speak to the Etchells & Young team.
