Solar and backup power: what to check when you buy
Buying a home with solar panels or a battery? Check who owns the system, whether it is registered, and what paperwork the seller should hand over.
Moving house: a checklist
A checklist for moving house, from giving notice and booking movers to final inspections, address changes and the first night in your new place.
Manage your rental yourself or use an agent?
Managing your own rental saves fees but costs time and carries legal risk. See what an agent does, what to ask, and how to decide which suits you.
Evicting a tenant lawfully
A landlord can only evict with a court order. See the steps, what the court weighs up, and the shortcuts that land landlords in trouble.
Tax on rental income: what landlords should know
Rent is taxed as part of your income, but you can deduct the costs of earning it. See what counts, how losses are limited and what happens when you sell.
Buy-to-let: how to work out whether a property pays
A buy-to-let pays only if rent covers all your costs with something left over. See how to work out yield, add up real costs and test a property first.
Rent increases, and what happens if you fall behind
There is no general cap on rent increases in South Africa. See what your lease controls, what to do if you fall behind, and why you can't be locked out.
How to spot a rental scam
Rental scams share the same signs: a price too good to be true, pressure to pay before viewing, and a landlord who is never available. Here is what to do.
The Rental Housing Tribunal: how to use it
The Rental Housing Tribunal hears landlord and tenant disputes for free. Learn what it can decide, what it cannot, and how to bring a complaint.
Ending a lease early: what the law says
Leaving a rental before the lease ends is rarely free, but you have options. See what the law says, what a landlord can charge and how to limit the cost.