What Do You Do With Your Holiday Homestay Rental Property?: South Africa, June, 2020 – In light of the uncertainty around when borders will reopen and continued restraint even once travel for tourism is permitted, many owners of homestay accommodation (for example Airbnb listings) are considering securing longer leases for their properties. Chelsea Viljoen of Just Property gives some advice. “Due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the short-term rental market, many landlords who focused on … [Read more...] about What Do You Do With Your Holiday Homestay Rental Property? – MyPR.co.za
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South Africa Car Rental and Leasing Markets, 2013-2018 & 2019-2023 – Port Elizabeth Business News
South Africa Car Rental and Leasing Markets, 2013-2018 & 2019-2023: The car rental and leasing market in South Africa was driven by business car rental due to consistent bookings from corporate customers to attend events such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops and ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. South Africa Car Rental and Leasing Market Projections to 2023 by Self Drive, Cab Aggregator, Car Leasing, Minibus Taxi, Metered Taxi and Airport Tran: The car rental and … [Read more...] about South Africa Car Rental and Leasing Markets, 2013-2018 & 2019-2023 – Port Elizabeth Business News
Just Property – Making sense of rental deposits – MyPR.co.za
Just Property – Making sense of rental deposits: Making sense of rental deposits Just Property’s Shaun du Bois has some important advice for tenants on the ins and outs of how to protect (and get back) your deposit. Many tenants worry about the security of the deposit they pay on rental properties. Shaun du Bois of Just Property believes that education is key to their peace of mind. “There is a lot of mistrust around the question of paying a deposit and getting it back at the end of a lease,” he … [Read more...] about Just Property – Making sense of rental deposits – MyPR.co.za
PE in the news: Georgia company sues R. Kelly over damage to rental homes
Georgia company sues R. Kelly over damage to rental homes: The newspaper couldn’t reach any involved parties for comment. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Leopards away to collect more points: After playing to a 2-2 draw with Highlands Park at the Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa last Thursday, Black Leopards will be away to collect points against … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Georgia company sues R. Kelly over damage to rental homes
How to negotiate a fair rental increase
Annual rental increases are an unfortunate fact of life for tenants, and a vital tool for landlords when it comes to covering expenses and protecting their investment. Getting both parties to agree on a reasonable annual rental escalation isn’t always the easiest conversation to have, but according to Jacqui Savage, National Rentals Business Development Manager for the Rawson Property Group, a fair negotiation is in the best interests of everyone involved. “A lot of people are still under the … [Read more...] about How to negotiate a fair rental increase
Couple Shot for Refusing to Rent Home Out
A New Brighton couple was shot on 22 January at about 20:30 after they did not want to rent out their house. This follows after three male suspects came to the couple's house in Nqolombo Street, New Brighton and enquired from the couple to rent a house belonging to Ms Nomfundo Ndaleni, 58 years. An argument ensued upon which one suspect produced a firearm and shot at the couple, injuring both. Ms Ndaleni was wounded in her face, and her 57 year old boyfriend was wounded in his hip. The … [Read more...] about Couple Shot for Refusing to Rent Home Out
Agent vs Landlord – To Use or not To Use
Many first-time buy-to-let investors spend a good deal of time considering whether a rental agent is the best option for managing their property, or if they could successfully handle the letting of their investment on their own. While there are pros and cons to both options, Jacqui Savage, National Business Development Manager for Rawson Rentals, says the benefits of using an experienced and trustworthy rental agent will, for the majority of landlords, far outweigh the self-managed … [Read more...] about Agent vs Landlord – To Use or not To Use
Rental property buying mistakes to avoid
Once you have done research and made up your mind about going for high rental yields instead of high capital growth properties, the next step is to master the process of picking the right investment property. Praven Subbramoney, CEO of Private Bank Lending at FNB, says many inexperienced investors often get it wrong when choosing the first few rental properties, which is both costly and not ideal when starting to build a portfolio. He points out five mistakes to avoid when choosing the … [Read more...] about Rental property buying mistakes to avoid
Join the First Car Rental #First4Rhino Mission
Join the First Car Rental #First4Rhino Mission: First Car Rental encouraging South African’s to stand up against Rhino Poaching. Photo: Supplied It’s Now or Never for South Africa’s Rhino For the past number of years, First Car Rental has invested in Rhino initiatives around the country, fighting the probability that future generations may never enjoy Rhino in their natural habitat unless we act now. Rhino have been around for 50 million years. Two species survived the most recent period … [Read more...] about Join the First Car Rental #First4Rhino Mission
Could this be a body blow to the much vaunted PE Waterfront
Algoa Bay Yacht Club rental increased by 310%: Algoa Bay Yacht Club, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Photo: Alan Straton What would a PE Waterfront be without a Yacht Club? * Algoa Bay Yacht Club and Transnet Port Authority agree on an interim settlement over R1 906 594.95 ‘arrear rental’ * Parties agree to negotiate over 6 months as high court action is settled before trial * Algoa Bay Yacht Club rental increased by 310% The Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) was established on 14 … [Read more...] about Could this be a body blow to the much vaunted PE Waterfront
Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Bright Blue Swabs Point to Jayde’s Blood in Rental Car’s Boot
South Africa: Bright Blue Swabs Point to Jayde's Blood in Rental Car's Boot: The school teacher disappeared from outside her home in Kabega Park, Port Elizabeth, a day earlier, while waiting for her lift to work in Uitenhage. Bekker went to the Mount Road police station to examine the white Toyota Etios rental car allegedly used in ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Expert: Jayde was crouching when shot dead: She disappeared from outside her home in Kabega Park, Port Elizabeth, a day … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Bright Blue Swabs Point to Jayde’s Blood in Rental Car’s Boot
First Car Rental sponsors Young Guns in Junior Motorsport
First Car Rental sponsors Young Guns in Junior Motorsport: Bradley Liebenberg Photo: Supplied July 2016 – First Car Rental is excited to announce its official sponsorship deal with Signature Motorsport, one of South Africa’s top junior racing teams competing in the 2016 Engen Volkswagen Cup Championship. Over the last four years, Signature Motorsport has won three Engen Volkswagen Cup Championships, and are aiming for a fourth win in 2016. The five talented young drivers on the … [Read more...] about First Car Rental sponsors Young Guns in Junior Motorsport
Good Fellas covered to drive First Car Rental customers home
Good Fellas covered to drive First Car Rental customers home: First Car Rental, Good Fellas Photo: Supplied July 2016 – First Car Rental’s partnership with Good Fellas means its customers are covered by Good Fellas’ and can use their services wherever they may be. This is just one way that First Car Rental is putting the fun back into car hire. Good Fellas’ chauffeurs are permitted to drive First Car Rental vehicles without prior notification. Good Fellas is a nationwide … [Read more...] about Good Fellas covered to drive First Car Rental customers home
PE’s Show&Go
First Car Rental’s Corporate Show&Go Mobile Checkout Facility, which launched at Cape Town International Airport branch in 2011, shortly followed by Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Durban King Shaka Airport branches in 2012, has been extended to three additional branches, namely George Airport, Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport. First Car Rental’s world’s first, very popular Show&Go Mobile Checkout is an ‘under-a-minute rental car checkout for corporate travellers. In a … [Read more...] about PE’s Show&Go
What about security?
Security is a major determining factor for most property buyers in South Africa, which is why homes within security estates or those that have state-of-the-art security systems generally sell for a higher premium. What about tenants? A large portion of the population prefers to rent rather than own a property due to financial and other reasons. Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that just because a person is renting, it doesn’t mean that their safety … [Read more...] about What about security?
