The household sector experienced increased financial strain throughout 2015 and in the early stages of 2016 according to Absa Housing Review.
Port Elizabeth-based property company Just Letting was named best lettings agency in Africa at the International Property Awards in London last week.
Experian announced that it has signed an exclusive partnership with TPN credit bureau, the largest rental bureau in South Africa specialising in vetting tenants for rental properties.
Nationally, commercial tenants’ overall rental payment behaviour shifted only marginally during Q2 compared with the first quarter of 2013.
Before signing a lease, Michelle Dickens, Founder and Managing Director of the Tenant Profile Network (TPN), advises that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) do their research, know their requirements, and plan for the future.
Although it has not yet regained its shine as an investment, the attractiveness of residential property as an investment does appear to be gradually improving.

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