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Landlord for the holidays? Here's what you need to know

If you are lucky enough to live in a holiday town, renting out your home (or part of it) for the festive season can be a great way to boost your income and make

Rental notes: Hire a (good) letting agent and relax

Whether you're an investor who owns several rental properties or a homeowner who is keen to tenant your property while you're away on a work contract, you can

Be prepared and budget for rental repairs

No matter how carefully they are chosen to be "low maintenance" or inspected by both tenant and landlord, rental properties - like other homes - will require

Attention to detail is the key to avoiding rental deposit disputes

Squabbles over security deposits account for a very large proportion of the disputes between landlords and their tenants - but could actually be quite easily

The vacancy rate can make or break a property investment

There are very few rental properties that will be occupied 100% of the time, but the vacancy rate can vary considerably - and make all the difference between

Ground rules for happy renting

Before purchasing their own home, most people go through a spell of living in rented accommodation, and while tales abound of disastrous and disheartening

Get ahead of the holiday crowds on the North Coast

For many, going on holiday in December is essential after a long year of work. But with such emphasis being placed on year-end vacations, out-of-season travel

How to please high-end tenants

Statistics show that although only about 7% of tenants in SA currently rent for more than R15 000 a month, this percentage is growing - and that around

Rental notes: High-end tenants have high expectations

Statistics show that although only about 7% of tenants in SA currently rent for more than R15 000 a month, this percentage is growing - and that around 2%

Home alone and safe

Students and young adults often find themselves living on their own far from home while they study or settle in to their first real job. And while that has

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