Renting & Leasing
Discover advice for landlords and tenants alike. Posts here explain leases, tenant rights, property management, and practical tips to make renting and leasing a smoother, more successful experience for everyone.
Why rent control won’t fix SA’s affordable housing shortage –but landlord protection will go a long way
Calls for rent control in Cape Town are getting louder. The idea is to cap…
18 August 2025
Furnished, semi-furnished, or unfurnished property? Insurance essentials for rental properties
South Africa’s residential rental market is booming. This increase in demand has led to a…
21 July 2025
Standard Bankbecomes a member of the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association
The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) has welcomed Standard Bank of South Africa…
7 July 2025
New growth surge pushes average SA rent above R9 100
SA’s residential rental market kicked off 2025 with its best performance in years, with the…
23 June 2025
Record optimism in SA rental industry
2025 marks the most positive year to date for real estate industry confidence, according to…
14 April 2025
Airbnb landlords beware – short-term rental comes under fire
Short-term rentals are coming under fire, especially in tourism hotspots like Cape Town with a…
31 March 2025
Celebrating five years of transforming Rental Portfolio Management
Over the past half-decade, WeconnectU’s Solution has been actively transforming the property management industry, redefining…
3 February 2025
The top five characteristics of successful rental agencies
What drives a residential rental agency’s success? The 2024 PayProp Roadshow unveiled five key characteristics…
4 November 2024
Rental escalations ease, says latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor report
According to the latest TPN Residential Rental Monitor, most residential tenants (83%) remained in good…
28 October 2024
Rentals in sectional titles: a tricky landscape
Agents doing rentals in a sectional title scheme must be knowledgeable, understand that the trustees…
21 October 2024
