Is your rental property still a good investment? 5 Red Flags
Rents hit a record R9,715, but higher rent doesn't mean better returns. PayProp's Michelle Dickens on five red flags every landlord should check.
Property Management & Renovations
Deposit Refunds: The deadlines SA landlords get wrong
Landlords must refund rental deposits within 7, 14 or 21 days, credit tenants the interest and inspect jointly, or risk losing their damage claims.
Why Community Schemes end up in CSOS disputes
CSOS Regional Ombud Mervin Dorosamy on the recurring mistakes behind community scheme disputes, and how trustees and managing agents can prevent them.
Community Schemes face a new era of accountability
Marina Constas of BBM Attorneys told the 2026 NAMA conference that community schemes must move from administration to professional governance. What it means for owners and investors.
Rental market splits as landlords cut asking prices
FindHomes data on 156,600 live rentals shows almost a quarter of Western Cape listings have cut asking rents, typically by 7.1%, as demand meets affordability.
Western Cape rental growth surges to 9.7%
PayProp's Q2 2026 Rental Index: national rents rise 5.2% to a record R9,715, the Western Cape surges 9.7% to R12,561, and arrears edge up to 16.9%.
The energy decision that could change your property yield
In sectional-title schemes electricity now reaches levies, special levies and lettability. What investors should ask before voting on any energy proposal — and who pays the bill afterwards.
Airbnb’s 15.5% fee shift: What hosts need to know
Airbnb is replacing split fees with a single 15.5% host-paid fee. Totalstay’s James Woolley on why it isn’t a fivefold commission hike — and why hosts who don’t reprice will earn less.
10 Steps to a safer, smarter rental placement
Tenant screening that combines identity, credit, employment, income, affordability and rental history — plus flexible deposit funding — protects landlords and helps good tenants move in.
Rental growth hits 5.2%, but inflation is catching up
South Africa’s rental growth hits 5.2%, led by the Western Cape, but rising inflation and ownership costs are squeezing landlords’ real investment returns.
Your short-let returns are exposed - Here’s how to hedge
Cape Town short-let owners face currency, geopolitical and rising cost risks, making diversified demand, smarter pricing and yield management essential
5 Renovation mistakes that could cost you time and money
Avoid five costly renovation mistakes by planning for lighting, weather, hidden preparation costs, lasting finishes and realistic timelines from the start