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'Please support students amid housing crisis' NSFAS urges accommodation providers
NSFAS calls on accommodation providers to collaborate in supporting students as it announces improvements to the accommodation claims process.
A crisis in the making: budget cuts threaten South Africans' right to housing
Budget cuts plus land invasions and contractors abandoning projects all impede efforts to deliver houses for all.
Tshwane Housing MMC intervenes as R60m debt forces hundreds onto streets
City of Tshwane's MMC for Housing addresses the ongoing tensions at Thembelihle Village, where evictions and financial disputes between tenants and Yeast City Housing have escalated, leaving many residents in distress.
Tshwane Housing MMC intervenes as R60m debt forces hundreds onto streets
City of Tshwane's MMC for Housing addresses the ongoing tensions at Thembelihle Village, where evictions and financial disputes between tenants and Yeast City Housing have escalated, leaving many residents in distress.
Body corporates get sticky over short-term lets in Cape Town — what investors can do
Some body corporates have begun to implement stricter short-term letting rules, and with new regulations said to be coming, this may further force owners to adopt a long-term letting strategy in future. But there are ways to navigate this as an investor.
How a VAT hike could affect consumer spending and Property markets
Real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, as property prices have the potential to rise.
Potential increase in VAT could negatively impact property owners
The proposed change in VAT will shake up the property market significantly.
Clairwood residents raise concerns over proposed logistics park rezoning
Residents of Clairwood express their concerns regarding the eThekwini Municipality’s proposal to rezone their suburb into a logistics park, citing inadequate communication and the need for further consultation.
Land Reform minister to discuss Ingonyama Trust Board issues with King Misuzulu
Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso is set to meet with King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini to address ongoing concerns regarding the Ingonyama Trust Board and its recent challenges.
King Misuzulu’s suspension of Ingonyama Trust Board sparks parliamentary inquiry
The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform investigates the Ingonyama Trust’s legal status following governance concerns raised by King Misuzulu’s suspension of the Trust Board.
eThekwini Municipality allocates R1. 5 million for office renovations
eThekwini Municipality has approved a R1. 5 million budget for essential renovations to enhance the professional image of municipal offices and improve service delivery.
ATM calls for expropriation of hijacked buildings to combat crime
Vuyo Zungula of the African Transformation Movement urges the Minister of Public Works to reclaim hijacked and abandoned government buildings, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to crime and housing crises in South Africa.
ATM calls for expropriation of hijacked buildings to combat crime
Vuyo Zungula of the African Transformation Movement urges the Minister of Public Works to reclaim hijacked and abandoned government buildings, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to crime and housing crises in South Africa.
Tragic retaining wall collapse claims lives in Cato Manor
Emergency services respond to a devastating retaining wall collapse in Cato Manor, Durban, resulting in two fatalities and highlighting the urgent need for improved housing in informal settlements.
Do squatters have more rights than property owners in South Africa?
Explore the ongoing struggle between property owners and squatters in South Africa, highlighting the legal challenges and the need for reform.
10 important factors to consider before you sign that lease agreement for rental property
With a varied selection of possibilities accessible, learning how to choose the most appropriate property is vital.
Know your rights: Your landlord is not allowed to do these seven things
Landlords and tenants have rights and obligations under the Rental Housing behave and the Consumer Protection Act, and landlords cannot behave arbitrarily, particularly when dealing with tenant complaints
A good credit score is the key to rental success for tenants
Tenants that are looking to secure a rental property should ensure that their credit score is in good standing.
Prime Durban land goes under the hammer
Hot bidding expected for vacant SABC land in Durban Central on Wednesday
Online rental fraud on the rise: How to spot and avoid scams
There has been a significant rise in fraudulent schemes where scammers pose as real estate professionals to deceive unsuspecting tenants.
Residential rental vacancies are on the rise in SA - report
KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have seen an increase in vacancies due to increased supply and a drop in demand.
Midrand fire: What tenants need to know if their home has been damaged by fire
Tenants need to keep in mind that if the property is only partly destroyed but still liveable, the landlord can repair it and they continue to stay there at a lower rent.
Police probe stabbing of man during eviction
The 64-year-old man, Ali Habsy, has also since lodged a case with police, alleging that a Prasa security officer stabbed him during the eviction.
Cape Town mom who squatted at property for 19 months and racked up R50,000 rent bill ordered to vacate
The unemployed woman told the court that none of her siblings were willing to assist her and her mother lived far, in the Northern Cape.
Telkom trying to sell land under claim
Prime land in the Greyville area will be auctioned off later this month, but it is subject to land claims.