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Property rental inventory: What it is and why it matters
A property rental inventory is one of the most important documents in residential property management. Despite this, it is often rushed or overlooked entirely. At its core, an inventory for rental property creates a shared understanding between landl…
Introduction to real estate data analytics
The real estate industry is in the middle of a major transformation. For decades, investment and operational decisions were often driven by instinct, experience and limited market data. Today, technology has changed the game. Real estate data analyti…
Property management chart of accounts: A complete guide
Managing property finances requires more than collecting rent and paying bills. To make informed decisions you need a structured way to record, organise and report every financial transaction across your portfolio. This is where a chart of accounts c…
AI & cybersecurity in PropTech: Addressing privacy and technology risk
The PropTech landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future aspiration; it’s a current-day differentiator, powering everything from automated leasing and predictive maintenance to financial forecasting and…
Rental deposits demystified – what, when, how and why?
The deposit is one of the most crucial components of your lease agreement – it provides you with additional security if your tenant decides to put you in a difficult position through property damages, arrear rentals or early cancellation. Luckily, yo…
Clearing the Air! Who’s responsible for mould in a rental property?
One of the most disputed areas of property rentals is the question of who is responsible for mould within the property. Mould can show up in your rental property overnight and the parties to a lease agreement always dispute whose responsibility it is…
SA Unrest – How can the Property Industry respond?
The recent unrest in South Africa has taken a huge toll on many of us, with violence, damage to property, and rioting having had an effect on the country and its population both physically and mentally. The unrest came in quick succession after the u…
Become a data visionary: Four questions to ask your analytical team to future-proof your investment strategies
It’s unlikely that anybody could have predicted the real estate market shifts over the past 12 months. As in many other industries, it’s likely that the landscape is forever changed, and the real estate industry can expect to face some further curve …