Forecast on property trends in 2021

In 2020 the lockdown changed home buying trends as homeowners reassessed their requirements of a home. What is the forecast for 2021?

Rights of landlords and tenants in Covid times

The Covid pandemic has amplified the tension between landlords and tenants as thousands struggle to settle their rental debt due to a loss of income or reduced income. It is critical therefor to find the right balance in legal protection for both parties.

Speakers Corner

The private growing of cannabis (dagga) has been declared legal for home use by the Constitutional Court. You may not like their decision, but you are stuck with it and need to know how to handle it in a sectional title complex, writes Mike Spencer of Platinum Global.

Avoid ‘double-commission’ disputes

​​Sometimes property buyers turn to estate agents directly and pay them to scout for suitable properties on their behalf – which is fine if estate agents and sellers can avoid disputes over ‘double commission’ claims.

Short-term rentals on the rise

As the effects of COVID-19 and a volatile economy continue to impact the rental market, both landlords and tenants must take steps to protect themselves.