Property advice for tenants

Looking to rent? Get practical tenant tips and expert rental advice to make your journey easier.

Is It Fair Wear and Tear, or Damage by the Tenant?

Is It Fair Wear and Tear, or Damage by the Tenant?

One of the most common points of confusion at the end of a lease is the difference between...

Mastering Moving Day

Mastering Moving Day

The moving process is marked by change, anticipation, stress, and excitement. Saying goodb...

4 Factors that Impact your Attractiveness as a Tenant

4 Factors that Impact your Attractiveness as a Tenant

In summary, certain factors impact the attractiveness of a rental applicant, and understan...

When Will I Get My Deposit Back?

When Will I Get My Deposit Back?

The Rental Housing Act is clear regarding rental deposits.

Renting Property vs Buying Property

Renting Property vs Buying Property

There are advantages and disadvantages to owning a home vs renting a home. Comparing the t...

Deceased Estates

Deceased Estates

A deceased estate comes into existence when a person dies, leaving property or a document...

Mould and Damp – Who’s Responsible in a Rental Agreement?

Mould and Damp – Who’s Responsible in a Rental Agreement?

Mould and damp in rental properties are often a cause for contention between landlords and...

Why Tenants prefer to Rent Professionally Managed Properties

Why Tenants prefer to Rent Professionally Managed Properties

Just like most property owners have some serious concerns about any new tenant moving into...

Have your Rental Application Ready!

Have your Rental Application Ready!

Demand for rental stock is expected to increase in the months surrounding the festive seas...

First Time Renters

First Time Renters

What to consider before moving out of home. Before planning your sweet escape from home, t...

Advice for First-Time Renters

Advice for First-Time Renters

As a student, job market entrant or young professional looking to rent for the first time,...

The 'No-Pets' Policy

The 'No-Pets' Policy

Understandably the ‘no pets’ policy is a sensitive and sometimes contentious issue between...

Beware Fraudulent Estate Agents!

Beware Fraudulent Estate Agents!

Potential tenants are vulnerable to being targeted by individuals who are posing as estate...

What are the Risks of Signing Surety?

What are the Risks of Signing Surety?

What is Surety? Oftentimes in the case of students or newly qualified individuals looking...

The Benefits of Renting in SA's Current Economic Climate

The Benefits of Renting in SA's Current Economic Climate

In light of our current economic climate – rising interest and inflation rates, sluggish e...

What Information & Documents are required for a Rental Application?

What Information & Documents are required for a Rental Application?

Quality rental stock is in high demand and short supply

What is a Credit Score?

What is a Credit Score?

A Credit Score is the numerical information recorded on an individual’s bureau credit repo...

Healthy Credit Habits for Renters

Healthy Credit Habits for Renters

Whether you're renting or buying, having a good credit record is essential to ensuring tha...

Buying vs Renting - who wins?

Buying vs Renting - who wins?

Some people prefer being called citizens of the world and others like to have roots in one...

Tips on Decorating Rental Apartments

Tips on Decorating Rental Apartments

The majority of people at one time or another in their lives will rent an apartment. Affor...