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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Rental growth falls for the first time since 2021

South Africa’s post-pandemic recovery in residential rental growth is over, but that doesn’t mean disaster for the industry.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

What does a coalition-led country mean for the property industry?

The end of election uncertainty may be good news, but this year's biggest decisions could come from the SARB.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

PPRA overhauls property industry training requirements

The industry regulator has made a big change to the qualification process that will affect all candidate property practitioners.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

The A to Z of trust account exemption – PayProp & PPRA webinar

PayProp's June 2024 Masterclass will walk you through trust account exemption for residential rental businesses and explain the role of AUP letters.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Rent arrears return – how can agents cope?

Preliminary data from the PayProp Rental Index shows that more tenants are behind on their rent.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

PPRA plans to enforce tougher BEE rules

Businesses with low BEE scores may no longer qualify for Fidelity Fund Certificates after proposed PPRA rule changes.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Is SA on the edge of a property market upswing?

Property experts are seeing signs of an uptick – but could high interest rates prevent a real estate recovery?
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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?