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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

PayProp Roadshow 2023 – what PayProp agents know about anti-fraud strategies

Top residential rental professionals shared their advice for defending your agency from fraudsters at the PayProp Roadshow 2023. Find out what they said.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

PayProp Rental Index – how are tenants coping amid rising costs?

New statistics from the PayProp Rental Index show a surprise reversal in tenant arrears.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

What attracts growing numbers of foreign investors to SA?

South Africa is gaining in stature as a destination for overseas property investors. What is behind the boom, and what does it mean for the rental market?
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Light at the end of the tunnel? SARB holds rates steady again

The South African Reserve Bank held the repo rate steady at 8.25% last month, bolstering hopes that the pressure on the property market could soon ease up.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

FIC warns agents over Risk and Compliance Return deadline

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued a final demand notice to estate agents to complete and submit their risk and compliance returns by 31 May 2023.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Treasury calls for input on new anti-fraud regulations for agents

The National Treasury is consulting on new anti-money laundering draft regulations in a bid to get South Africa off the Financial Action Task Force grey list.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Which SA city is the best deal for renters?

A new survey compares rents to local salaries in South Africa’s biggest cities. Where can urbanites find a bargain?
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Does solar make sense for SA landlords?

Are solar power systems and other green upgrades worth investing in? A new survey suggests there can be big advantages for landlords.