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Five ways to prepare for a successful property sale
Selling your home is a big step – financially, legally, and often emotionally. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, the key to a smooth sale is preparation. Before you list your property, make sure you’ve covered these five essential…
Protect your confidential information with a restraint of trade
Don’t let your secrets slip out the door! Even if an ex-employee has not signed a restraint of trade agreement, an employer can theoretically prevent an ex-employee from making unlawful use of his or her knowledge of the employer’s confidential i…
Cape Town city-wide cleaning fee: who’s responsible – owner or tenant?
The City of Cape Town has introduced a new city-wide cleaning fee, which applies to specific neighbourhoods and aims to maintain the cleanliness of public spaces by addressing litter on public property. This charge is not linked to municipal services…
Navigating the challenges property practitioners face with the PPRA
The property industry in South Africa is a cornerstone of economic growth, providing countless individuals and businesses with opportunities to invest and thrive. However, property practitioners – whether representing large agencies or operating as…
Tuition debt in South Africa – what schools and parents need to know
Managing tuition-related debts and preventing defaults often require balancing a combination of proactive communication and effective financial planning. TPN Credit Bureau would advise the following for schools and parents: Recommendations for school…
Stay secure when tenants go into business rescue
There are two words that every landlord and property practitioner fears: Business Rescue. The reality is that multiple companies over the past few years have struggled financially. By the third quarter of 2024, CIPC data indicates that 424 South Afri…
The legalities around levies in South Africa – What they are and why they matter
In the world of sectional title living, levies are a fundamental component of property ownership. What, how and why are the questions that this article will address, so let’s delve a little deeper for a better understanding. What are levies? Levies…
Are ‘administration fees’ enforceable in South African rental law?
As a property practitioner, your role in the rental market is pivotal. You are the bridge between landlords and tenants, ensuring that both parties’ interests are protected within the bounds of the law. However, recent questions from the industry h…