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After an extended period of slow growth for the South African rental market, indications are that the tide has turned for the better with PayProp’s Rental Index for Q1 2019 showing Q4 2018 as a clear turning point.

Sextortion Bitcoin scheme also targets agents

After one of their estate agents was recently targeted by a sextortion Bitcoin scam, RE/MAX of Southern Africa is encouraging agents to report these cybercriminals.

     

Speakers Corner

Many estate agents have complained in the past that Property24 tallies every click on the agent’s phone number or email on a listing as generated leads and bills them accordingly. Jim Alexander, area manager from Mossel Bay, laments this method and explains why.

     
     

Turn to tribunal for help in a rental dispute

The Rental Housing Tribunal exists to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. And it’s free!

“The Rental Housing Tribunal is a statutory body established in terms of Section 7 of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 (as amended),” explains Pieter Janse van Rensburg of Just Property.

     

Safety tips for show days

Open house or ‘show days’ has been proven to be a valuable way of introducing a home to prospective buyers. But unfortunately, this also means that home-owners could be unknowingly opening their doors to potential burglars who look to take advantage of the situation.

   
     

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