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PayProp Insights South Africa

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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?
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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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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.