by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
There has been quite a buzz over the past few months regarding the Rental Housing Amendment Act, in the belief that a date will soon be set for the implementation of this new legislation. This is according to Tobie Fourie, national rentals manager for the Chas Everitt...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
During the recent SONA, President Ramaphosa announced that further support would be given to the tourism sector to market South Africa and double the number of foreign tourists to 21 million a year by 2030 – a goal that could have major implications for...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Low-cost real estate agencies have been making an undeniable splash in the media recently. With the cost of living for South Africans rising every day, it’s certainly refreshing to see a service that claims to be dropping prices rather than increasing them. Like many...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
“My company rents out large construction equipment to developers. One developer has fallen behind in its rental payments. Using the shareholder sureties, we hold we have negotiated a settlement agreement for the outstanding rentals and interest with the developer, but...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
“I live in a sectional title that used to have beautiful common property areas. The last year or two though, owners have been causing damage to these garden areas and walkways and the body corporate is doing nothing to stop it. Can I take legal action against the...
by Pierre Rousseau | May 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
While we wait for the conclusion of the May elections and the economy to take a positive turn that we are all anticipating, it would be remiss not to continue cautioning that economic and property market recovery will take time. This is according to Samuel, chairman...