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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Will landlords be locked up for renting to undocumented migrants?

Renting to illegal immigrants could result in a fine or prison time. How can agents help to protect their clients?
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South Africa

Trust: the indispensable advantage of independent assurance reviews

In a world that is rife with fraud and cyber-attacks, getting security measures audited against independent standards builds trust.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Managed rentals the key to profitability in 2024, say agents

PayProp's State of the Rental Industry report reveals agents' profitability strategies for the year.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Is your agency mistakenly missing out on this income stream?

Less than half of rental professionals know that it's legal to charge admin fees to tenants, according to PayProp's State of the Rental Industry report.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Could institutional investment kickstart SA’s housing market?

Large-scale residential construction is growing in South Africa, raising hopes that it could deliver more affordable housing.
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Opinion
South Africa

How to unlock success the PayProp way

In a recent survey, PayProp asked our South African employees what it is that makes their workplace special, and three core values came through loud and clear.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

2024 Budget passes over real estate sector

The 2024 Budget left property taxation untouched, but also delivered no new incentives for residential rental investment.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Rental Index: rental increases flatten out after 8 quarters of accelerating growth

Average rents in South Africa grew 4.6% in Q4 2023, according to the new PayProp Rental Index.