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April 10, 2025

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

More South Africans are renting their homes into older age, according to the latest PayProp Rental Index. What does that mean for the industry?

January 31, 2022

South Africa

PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

No residential rental agent needs to be reminded of the unbreakable golden rule – trust funds must be kept separate from business funds, to ensure landlord and tenant funds are only ever used for the purpose they were meant for.

April 6, 2022

South Africa

PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

In uncertain economic times, dealing with arrears and bad debt becomes more pressing for rental agents.

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August 27, 2024

South Africa

PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

PayProp's best practices for rental agents to manage damage deposits and protect landlords.

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June 13, 2024

South Africa

PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

PayProp's June 2024 Masterclass will walk you through trust account exemption for residential rental businesses and explain the role of AUP letters.

May 3, 2022

South Africa

PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

PayProp’s Head of Data Johette Smuts joined the Private Property Podcast recently to discuss the state of the South African residential market and share some findings from our latest State of the Rental Industry survey.