How Much Notice for an Inspection?
Your landlord/agent may inspect only in a reasonable manner after reasonable notice. Here is what the Rental Housing Act says on privacy and joint inspections.
Rental Housing Amendment Act 2014
Is the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 in force? No. It was published in 2014 but never commenced. Here is the law that applies to your lease now.
How to Report a Property Manager
How to report a property manager or letting agent in South Africa: when to go to the PPRA, when to use the Rental Housing Tribunal, and what each can do.
Deposit Before Signing the Lease?
No. You pay a deposit once the landlord accepts your application and the lease is signed, never to hold a unit. Here is what the law says and what to pay.
Estate agent accreditation fees: can your estate choose your agent?
Estate agent accreditation fees are not cleared: on 20 October 2026 the High Court refused estates a blanket ruling. What it means if you sell in an estate.
How do I stop cold calls in South Africa?
Stop cold calls in South Africa: object in writing, complain to the Information Regulator, and join the national opt-out registry from May 2027.
I think cold calling cheapens estate agents.
Cold calling estate agents cheapens the profession, in my view. A Cape Town estate agent explains why owners should choose, and what the law says.
Selling a property you let out in Cape Town: get the order right
Selling a tenanted property in Cape Town: the tenant stays unless your lease says otherwise, and the order you do things in decides the price you get.
Can a tenant withhold rent over repairs? A R1.4 million Camps Bay case answers it
Tenant withholding rent in South Africa: what the R1.4m Camps Bay eviction of 12 October 2026 means for tenants and Cape Town landlords, step by step.
Self-managing landlords: the strongest thing you can do is ask for help early
Self-managing landlords in Cape Town rarely lose money to bad luck. They lose it by waiting. When to ask for help early, and when you need no agent at all.
Deposit Rights in South Africa: What Every Tenant Should Know
In short Your deposit rights in South Africa are set by the Rental Housing Act, and they cannot be signed away in a lease Your deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account, and you are entitled to proof of this at any time Deductions can only be made for actual damage you caused, not...
Executor’s checklist for a property in a deceased estate in Cape Town
A practical checklist for executors in Cape Town: secure the home, look after the tenant and rent, keep rates and levies paid, then decide to keep or sell.
What happens to a rental property when a landlord dies
A landlord's death generally does not end the lease. What tenants, heirs and executors in South Africa should know about rent, the deposit and selling.
Rental Property Maintenance in Cape Town: The 7 Steps Every Job Goes Through
Rental property maintenance in Cape Town, tracked properly: how The Property Bureau logs, reports, instructs and then closes every job on a managed rental.
Letting in Spring: Why the Season Matters in Cape Town
Letting in spring in Cape Town: why tenant demand returns after winter, how to price and present your rental, and why strong demand is no reason to overprice.
The Rental Housing Act: What Cape Town Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
The Rental Housing Act explained for Cape Town landlords and tenants: written leases, deposits, inspections, the Tribunal, and why the 2014 Act is not in force.
Cape Town short-term letting and commercial rates: what the 50% rule actually measures
Cape Town short-term letting will be rated as commercial where availability passes 50%, and the test counts the nights you list, not the nights you fill. That distinction is the single most expensive misunderstanding in this change. Most owners working out whether the rule catches them are counting bookings. The City is not measuring how...
Why Use a Property Management Agency? A Cape Town Landlord’s Guide
Why use a property management agency in Cape Town? What an agency does, when it is worth the fee, and how to check one before you sign a mandate.
Renting in Constantia, Cape Town: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Renting in Constantia, Cape Town in 2026: house rents from about R32,000, who rents there, schools, getting around, and what landlords should know.
Your Legal Obligations as a Residential Landlord in South Africa
A South African landlord's legal obligations: a written lease on request, an interest-bearing deposit, joint inspections, repairs, and eviction by court order.
Renting in Wynberg, Cape Town: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Renting in Wynberg, Cape Town in 2026: typical rents from R6,500 to R28,000, Upper versus Lower Wynberg, transport, and what landlords should know.
What to Check Before Signing a Lease in South Africa
What to check before signing a lease in South Africa: the deposit, maintenance, notice and inspection clauses, and what the Rental Housing Act requires.
The Cape Town Property Market in Mid-2026: What It Actually Means If You Own Here
The Cape Town property market in mid-2026: rates, Stats SA house prices, PayProp rents and semigration, and what they mean for owners. Updated September 2026.
Rentvesting in Cape Town
Rentvesting in Cape Town explained: rent where you want to live, buy where the rent pays. How first-time landlords make it work, and where they lose money.
Renting in Rondebosch, Cape Town: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Renting in Rondebosch, Cape Town in 2026: typical rents from R10,500 to R38,000, who rents there, schools, transport, and what landlords should know.
How I Assess a Prospective Tenant
How I assess a prospective tenant in Cape Town: the in-person read comes first, then a PayProp credit check, TPN verification or both, and references.
Managing Agent or Self-Manage? An Honest Look for Cape Town Landlords
Property management versus self-managing in Cape Town: what self-managing involves, where landlords get caught, and when an agent pays for itself.
How to Set the Right Rental Price for Your Cape Town Property
How to set the right rental price for your Cape Town property: price to what comparable homes are letting for now, not your costs, and avoid vacancy.
Best Property Management in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs: How to Compare Agencies
Compare Cape Town property managers in the Southern Suburbs on fees, tenant screening, trust accounting and track record. A landlord's checklist.
FAQ: How the City of Cape Town’s Budget Restructuring Affects Your Property
How the City of Cape Town's 2026/27 budget affects your bill: water charges by meter size, no rates on the first R620,000, and the cleaning fee is gone.
Renting in Kenilworth, Cape Town: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Renting in Kenilworth, Cape Town in 2026: typical rents from R6,500 to R27,000, who rents there, schools, transport, and what landlords should know.
What Does Property Management Cost in Cape Town?
The Property Bureau charges a flat 11.5% of monthly rent collected (12.5% if furnished) for full management in Cape Town, fully inclusive, with no extras. IN SHORT The Property Bureau charges a flat 11.5% of monthly rent collected (12.5% if furnished) for full management, fully inclusive. Tenant placement on its own is 7.5% of the...
Renting in Claremont, Cape Town: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Renting in Claremont, Cape Town in 2026: typical rents from R7,500 to R34,000, who rents there, schools, transport, and what landlords should know.
A Guide to Renting in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs
Renting in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs: how the suburbs compare, the documents you need, deposits, and what drives rents from Rondebosch to Constantia.
Trust Property Management in South Africa: What Trustees Need to Know
Trust property management in South Africa: what the Trust Property Control Act requires of trustees, Letters of Authority, reporting, and choosing an agent.
What to Look for in a Cape Town Property Management Company
Choosing a property management company in Cape Town is not just about fees. Local market knowledge, tenant screening rigour, and transparent communication all affect your outcome as a landlord more than the percentage on the mandate.
