Your rental property

South Africans are very lucky in that there is a vast amount of rental property available across most areas of South Africa.

This is especially valuable seeing that the property market has risen sharply over the past few years, making it more difficult for first time home buyers to get their foot in the property door, thus creating a lager properties for rent open market.

When you are looking for rental property it can be as frustrating as when you are looking for property to buy. To make sure that the property you are going to view meets your requirements, make use of the CKM website. You will find hundreds of property listings in the area you are looking for. If you prefer to work through an estate agent, you will also find details of many agents that solely work with rental property.

Things you need to know when renting

Once you have found the property you would like to live in, insist on a contract. This will protect both you and the owner of the property. The rental (or lease) contract must contain the address of the property, the monthly rent payable, as well as the duration of the contract. In properties where certain fixtures remain in the property, for example blinds, it must also be stipulated in the contract.

Another aspect which can cause great concern is the deposit. Unless you are working through an estate agent with the necessary documentation to prove otherwise, you deposit must be kept in an interest bearing account.

When you move out the deposit plus growth must be returned to you, unless there are things that must be fixed, however, normal wear and tear are permitted.

For all your rental property needs, contact us by filling out the form provided below and be sure that you will receive the best service, and the best rental property for your budget.