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Recovering rent arrears is never guaranteed. Agents must know the process and when to act so they can guide landlords on the prospects of success.

📰 RentalSphere Roundup – Spring 2025 Spring is here 🌸 — the perfect time to wipe away the cobwebs and

Blacklisting for rent arrears can protect landlords, but only if done correctly. Learn the legal steps, risks, and best practices every rental agent must know.

Lease Renewals South Africa – Avoid costly rental disputes. Learn the top errors to avoid and download our free Lease Renewal Addendum (LA001), which includes critical updates like notice delivery contact details that most addenda overlook.

Ultimate Rental Agent Onboarding Training Guide: 5 Steps to Avoid Costly Legal & Financial Risks This ultimate guide explains why

Fraudulent rental applications are rising — with some estimates putting it as high as 40% of applications suspected to include altered documents. Here’s what agents need to watch for, and how to strengthen tenant vetting without slowing deals.

Accepting a mandate in a sectional title scheme or estate with unenforceable rules can create major headaches for your agency. Expect tenant challenges, disputes with owners and trustees, and reputational damage if you allow yourself to be pushed to enforce rules that won’t stand up legally. You need to know where the boundaries are — and when you need to tell property owners, managing agents, or trustees that the instructions they are giving you are not correct or enforceable.

How to Increase the Value of Your Rent Roll with the Right Partners If you want to increase the value

Water leaks in rental properties can leave landlords, tenants, and agents facing massive bills. Discover how prepaid water meters prevent disputes, protect income, and make rentals more attractive to tenants.

5 Rental Application Checks Every Agent Must Get Right A single weak spot in the rental application checks process can

Can rental agents legally represent landlords at the Rental Housing Tribunal? Should they? In this episode of INNER CIRCLE LIVE, Shaun Luyt and attorney Elize le Roux unpack the risks, rules, and real-life strategies every rental agent needs to know — including how to withdraw on the day if you’re out of your depth. This blog shares key insights from the session — and reveals why Inner Circle members walk into Tribunal hearings prepared, protected, and professional.

Fixed-term leases aren’t always set in stone. Landlords can cancel in certain situations — but the law is strict, and agents must know the rules.

Wrong Tenant, Right Lease? When the Person Who Wants to Move In Isn’t on the Lease Tenant key handover problems

Think a lease schedule is just paperwork? Mistakes here can void breach notices and cost landlords thousands. Find out what every agent must know.

Welcome to the very first episode of Friday Conversations with Fundi on the Rental Matters Podcast — where we focus

A Real-World Case Study with Legal Insight from Ismaiel Mohamed, Director of MML Inc. Attorneys A recent query from an

Bruno Simão explores how co-signatories in lease agreements offer a simpler, reliable alternative to suretyships, reducing legal complexity while ensuring tenant obligations are met.

Gain essential insights into South Africa’s Rental Housing Act, including tenant and landlord rights, mandatory inspections, deposit handling, and dispute resolution through rental tribunals. Perfect for rental agents, landlords, and property investors, this guide breaks down key compliance requirements to help you navigate rental law with confidence. Enroll in our comprehensive course for a deep dive into rental compliance

Insights on property lease transfers and landlord, agent and tenant rights when a rented property is sold. What happens to the lease, thhe mandate and the deposit?

In the world of real estate, a common misconception is that managing a rental property is a straightforward task that any landlord can handle on their own. However, the reality is far more complex, and this is where the expertise of a professional rental agent becomes invaluable. A professional rental agent is not just a service provider—they are a partner in your investment success. Here’s why hiring a professional rental agent can make all the difference.

SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED, SO DON’T DELAY – BOOK TODAY! The PayProp Rental Index Q1 2024 indicates that high inflation

In a recent exclusive webinar for our Rental Training Club members, we delved into the critical aspects of managing backup power solutions in rental properties. As rental agents, understanding these elements is essential. Here’s a summary of the most important factors discussed and the responsibilities of landlords, tenants, and agents in these scenarios.

Improved Customer Satisfaction Well-trained rental agents can provide better customer service, leading to higher levels of satisfaction among tenants and

The early termination of a lease can pose various questions and challenges, particularly whether Section 14 of the Consumer Protection

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, agents play a pivotal role in facilitating transactions and ensuring the smooth functioning

In the dynamic world of residential rentals, the frontline agents often take the spotlight, navigating the challenges of property management

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The PDE exam registration deadline has been postponed. Deadline for exam registration will now be on Friday 4 November 2022.

Every rental agent wants more leads and one way to do this is to have multiple active lead sources. In

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Here are the latest rental quickstats that all rental agents should know

The Property Practitioners Act comes into effect on 1 February 2022. Click here to download a copy of the Act

When I read the TPN Vacancy Survey Q2 2021 a few months back in preparing for a Rental Market Update

The TPN ‘Squatting Index’ is an indication of the number of tenant that haven’t paid any rental for four or more consecutive months – and it’s showing a very worrying increase!

Today there was a briefing in which the government to clarified the classification of industries for reopening of economy –

This issue was recently raised in the Property Practitioners Facebook Group . . . This resonated with me as I

Let’s set the scene . . . You’re the Rental Manager and you get a call from a client with