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Contents 5 CEO LETTER 6 NEWS 8 REVIEWS Just Renting 12 Flat vs. House Which is best for you?

14 House Hunting When pets are involved 16 Sectional Title What’s in a levy?

18 Moving Home Made easy 22 Your Deposit Your rights 24 Know Thy Neighbours And keep the peace 26 Secure Your Home Preventative measures 28 Be Energy Savvy Tips and tricks 30 The Best Commercial Space For your business 34 Should You Rent Or Buy? Weigh the pros and cons Just Property Magazine

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Issue 4 Just Legal 38 Your Commercial Lease Ask the right questions 40 9 Top Tips For dealing with landlords 42 9-Step Lease Agreement Know what you’re signing 44 The Rental Housing Act Know the legalities 46 Pretecting Your Rights The CPA 50 Your Rights As a tenant 52 Home Insurance Don’t be caught off-guard 56 Your Credit Record And you 58 Service Delivery And your rights Just Decorating 62 Small Spaces Big decorating ideas 64 Great Gardening When you’re renting 66 Decorating Tips

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WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY THAT YOU COULD TAKE THE RISK OUT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LETTING? Today, some 2.3 million people rent property in South Africa. There is huge potential in the rental property market – but every landlord or estate agent will tell you that there are also risks associated with letting residential property.

What if there was a way that you could take all the legwork out of the letting process, and alleviate the risks at the same time?

Rentshield has introduced a new, first-to-market, “zero deposit” residential letting tool that helps landlords and estate agents manage their property portfolios more efficiently and effectively.

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Eviction costs: Rentshield covers legal costs up to R50 000 for the eviction of a nonpaying tenant. They also manage the eviction process.

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Loss of rental income due to eviction: In line with the Consumer Protection Act, tenant eviction is a lengthy process, often taking as long as three months. Rentshield protects the landlord against loss of income during this time, offering coverage of up to three month’s rent.

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Loss of rental income due to absconding tenant: In the event of a tenant absconding from the property before the stipulated rental period is complete, Rentshield will cover up to one month’s rent.

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Unpaid accounts and malicious damage: Utilities payable by the tenant that are in arrears, such as electrical bills, as well as malicious damage caused to the property by the tenant, will be covered by Rentshield up to a combined amount of one month’s rent.

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Damages caused to property: Rentshield will cover up to one month’s rent for damages to the property caused by the tenant.

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Peace of mind: You can rest assured that Rentshield will take care of all the legwork associated with property letting.

The cost of Rentshield is included in the total monthly rental paid by the tenant. To qualify, tenants must be South African citizens and be able to afford the rent. All leases protected by Rentshield must be a minimum of 12 months.

For more information, visit: www.rentshield.co.za or call 0861 DEPOST / 0861 376748.

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elcome and thank you for reading our new look JPG Magazine. Some changes have been made from the earlier editions and I hope that you will find the new magazine an interesting and worthwhile read.

So my question is: why can’t this be done in Durban, why can someone not stand up and be counted and make a difference?

In this issue I would like to address a topic that’s been on my mind for some time now.

My tip for this issue is simple: don’t touch your bond. By that I mean don’t take a re-advance, don’t consolidate debt using your bond, don’t restructure your facility or, at least, try not to at all cost. Especially not if you have a bond that has been in place for 6 years or longer. Chances are you negotiated a very favourable interest rate back then, maybe even as much as prime -2.3%.

Sitting enjoying breakfast at the Durban Point Waterfront development it became apparent what a huge influence the local government and municipality’s attitude has on property investment.

Why are all these beautiful newly built developments standing empty with very little occupation? Why do tenants not swarm to this beautiful environment with its sea views and canals? Why is there not more investor interest in the area?

Well the answer in simple: CRIME and an undesirable access route through Mahatma Gandhi Road (previously Point Road). To date the municipality has done very little to clean up the area. Dilapidated buildings drug infested flats and undesirable night life make this an area most people want to avoid at all costs. This applies especially to the type of tenants developers and investors had in mind when developing the area.

Surely someone, somewhere must have the presence of mind to look at how successfully Cape Town turned their Point area into one of the most desirable suburbs in the city. Very little crime because a no tolerance approach by the city council has rendered an environment where people can jog and walk along the beachfront early in the morning and late at night. Restaurants flourish as visitors flock to the area because it is clean and safe.

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John’s Property Tip

Any change to your current facility or any additional lending on your current bond is what banks are waiting for to change your existing interest rate more in line with current lending which is around prime and more than prime.

Rather consider other borrowing options like revolving credit or short-term loans. Even though you pay more interest on this sort of borrowing, you are able to manage the situation and pay off the debt over a shorter period. This is far better than to have your bond rate increased. A higher rate will have an adverse effect for the life span of your bond, which might be for 30 years, and can end up costing you thousands or rands more than what it would have cost to pay back a short-term loan.

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NEWS Sandton’s Best Kept Secret One Johannesburg residential suburb that is not widely known about but which is very popular among residents is Morningside Ext 40 in the Riverclub area, Sandton.

It is a quiet little suburb, and a “very well kept secret” in the view of Jonathan Davies, Pam Golding Properties (PGP) Hyde Park joint branch manager.

According to Davies, Morningside Ext 40 is appreciated by those who enjoy community living in a secure environment.

He says the area offers homes through from the middle to the upper market and it caters to a variety of tastes.

Bad Credit There are 19.69 million active credit consumers, of which 53.1 percent are considered to be in good standing.

Research undertaken by the Credit Bureau Association on a sample of 600 000 affected consumers revealed that 64 percent of these consumers who benefited from the amnesty entered into new credit agreements and 74 percent of the individuals who obtained credit had bad (3+) or adverse accounts.

The number of consumers with impaired credit records has slowly been deteriorating from only 37.7 percent (in late 2007) to the current level of 46.9 percent.

The Reality Of The Eskom Increase The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an 8% increase in electricity costs. What does that mean for your average household’s electricity costs? In June 2009, the average monthly cost of electricity for Joe (your average tenant) was R192.40.This has risen year on year to a monthly cost of R 202.14 in 2010, R351. 07 in 2011, R626. 33 in 2012 and R814. 70 in 2013. And this figure will continue to rise every year for the next four years.

Romance Bad For Property Romance is bad for the rental market. We know that Valentine’s Day has a huge impact on sales of flowers, chocolates and candlelit dinners.

When a couple decides to move in together, two households become one. And when things go pear-shaped, somebody has to move out – usually into rented accommodation.

An intriguing spike in the Tenant Profile Network’s (TPN) rental statistics bears this out: South African men in their 30s generally don’t rent – until they turn 39, when suddenly the figures jump.

TPN runs credit checks on potential tenants on behalf of landlords and agents.

In general, South Africans rent while they’re in their 20s before buying a home and settling down.

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NEWS Reporting Of Leases Changing Over 52 percent of South African executives are unaware of pending changes which will affect the reporting of leases and which will markedly alter balance sheets, thereby inter alia impacting debtto-equity and return-on-investment ratios. That’s according to Grant Thornton’s 2013 International Business Report (IBR), which surveyed 3 450 businesses across 44 economies regarding the proposed new lease accounting standard set to come into effect in 2014. “Amendments to this leasing standard will have far reaching consequences for a large proportion of SA businesses,” says David Reuben, at Grant Thornton Johannesburg.

Betterbond figures show improvement in home loan approval rate

Despite obvious and frequently documented pressures on South Africa’s economy, the TPN Commercial Rental Monitor Report reveals that rental payment performance by commercial tenants during Quarter 4 of 2012 remained surprisingly stable.

The report points out that while the number of commercial tenants in good standing peaked at 84% in Q3 (made up of sub-categories Paid on Time 61% and Paid Late 22%) the numbers softened negligibly to 82% in the final quarter of 2012 (Paid on Time 61% and Paid Late 21%).

The extent of the improvement in the residential property market over the past two years is clearly indicated in the latest statistics from mortgage originator BetterBond, which show that home loan approval rate has risen from 61 percent in March 2011 to 69 percent last month. During the same period, the average home purchase price paid by BetterBond clients has fluctuated, hitting a low of R780 000 last January and spiking at R960 000 last August.

BetterBond chief executive Rudi Botha notes that the average deposit percentage required by lenders has varied little over the past two years.

Affordable Housing Is Key The provision of affordable housing in the so-called gap market in South Africa not only resulted in improved welfare and social cohesion, but was also an important facilitator of opportunities and wealth creation, according to a new study.

The research, conducted by a team led by UCT associate professor Francois Viruly, found that those who obtained homes in this sector moved beyond viewing them as a mere shelter but saw them as an asset, and the appreciation in the value of these assets stimulated entrepreneurship, job creation and access to higher levels of education.

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Designbook For Your Home

Launched to the public on 14 January 2013, Designbook provides tens of thousands of professionally photographed interiors and exteriors of beautiful South African homes all in one place, painstakingly categorised and keyword tagged to make it easy for interior design and decor enthusiasts to search for inspiration for that new kitchen, bathroom or entertainment area. For those people who are too busy or lack confidence to do DIY decor, the site showcases the work of top interior designers and provides links to contact them directly. The site allows users to create “designbooks�, workspaces for collecting photos and product ideas all in one place.

No More Desks

Half of South African workers (49%) are now free from the shackles of their desks reveals the latest survey commissioned by Regus, which canvassed over 16,000 professionals in more than 80 countries.

These professionals are free to work from locations other than their company’s main offices for half a week or more helping them reduce the overall time spent commuting and giving them the freedom to choose work locations closer to home.

Businesses have increasingly been offering flexible working practices to workers as morale and health benefits become common knowledge, but this research confirms that 61% of employees would also work harder, benefiting the company, if they could reduce their commute.

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Grand Designs Live - Coca Cola Dome, JHB Grand Designs Live, SA’s leading contemporary home show, will open its doors from 24th – 26th May 2013 at the Coca-Cola Dome and as always promises to deliver a unique, award-winning show packed with even more design and inspiration for your abode.

Grand Designs Live 2013 is certainly taking it to an all-new level with a focus on interactivity, innovation, education, experts and trending – bringing even more creative flair to this grand affair!

Sexpo: Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle Expo International Convention Centre, Durban 7-9 June Sexpo is back and this time it’s heading to Durban, so for a night of fun and a little bit of guilty pleasure, why not check out the 2013 Sexpo exhibition? With all manner of stands and stalls, and goodies and toys, the Sexpo has something for everyone under one roof.

Africa’s finest décor, design and lifestyle expo themed ‘bliss’ promises to provide plenty of design and décor ideas and inspiration, a showcase of the latest decor trends as well as lots to buy and loads of practical know-how.

Decorex Joburg’s customary demo’s and how to’s promise to inspire a whole new approach to home living and a variety of trendy pop-up restaurants mean visitors are guaranteed a great day out.

7 – 11 August 2013 at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

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Which is best for you?

s with anything, it’s impor tant to weigh the pros and cons of renting an apar tment before doing so. There are numerous benefits to renting an apar tment, but there are also some pitfalls. If you’re trying to decide the best course of action, consider the following pros and cons.

Pros: One of the best benefits of renting an apar tment is that they’re generally less expensive than renting a house. Often, the managers or owners will pay some of the utilities when you rent an apar tment, saving you even more money. There are also other things that are typically taken care of with an apar tment that you’ll have to do on your own with a house, such as maintenance and lawn care. If something breaks in your apar tment, you simply dial the maintenance man’s number and have him come and take a look.

Many apartment complexes have amenities that you will not have if you rent a house, such as a pool, tennis cour t and even community gyms. Most of these items are available to you at no extra charge. Generally, rental apar tments also provide appliances like refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers

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and even washers and dryers. However, rental homes may require you to supply your own, which can be expensive if you don’t already own these items.

Cons: While there are many advantages to renting an apartment, there are also some pitfalls. With an apartment, you generally don’t have the privacy that you do with a single-family home. It’s easy to hear noises from apartments beside you, upstairs, or downstairs. You generally have a limited number of parking spaces, so parties and get-togethers are more difficult. You won’t get your own yard, although you may get a shared space where you can place things like braai’s, patio furniture, etc.

Another disadvantage of renting an apar tment is felt most by those with pets. Apar tments typically charge non-refundable pet deposits and there is less room for larger animals to exercise outdoors.

This may mean you’ll have to take Fido to the local dog park or walking track. Being so close to other residents limits the things you can do. For instance, in a rented house it’s possible to practice your guitar or have louder par ties whereas if you do these things in an apar tment, your neighbours may complain about the noise.

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Speaking of neighbours, it’s easy to get ones that don’t mesh well with you when you live in an apartment complex. Sure, this can happen to you in a rental house as well, but in apartments it’s more difficult to steer clear of them.

As you can see, there are disadvantages and advantages to renting an apartment. It’s important to analyse these and determine what you need most from your home before deciding what to do.

Whether you are right out of college or you are into your ‘lived in’ years, most likely you will rent a home at some point of your life. Let’s look at the pros and cons of renting a home.

Pros: Those who rent a home have to check with their leasing company/landlord as to what can be done to personalise the home. Many landlords will let you paint, hang pictures, and will even keep up the landscaping on a rental home. If you are fortunate to get these options in a landlord, don’t take it for granted, and take good care of the rental property.

Cons: Many leasing companies and landlords don’t want any cosmetic alterations done to the home. This can mean no hanging pictures on the walls due to possible holes, to keeping the existing wall paint colour as is. Often times in rental homes, the turnover rate of new tenants is high, therefore the landlord doesn’t want to have to put a lot of energy and money into Just Property Magazine

making your space rentable to the next tenant. Talk over decor flexibility with your landlord; he/she may be more flexible than you think.

More space: If space is a factor then the pro of renting a house is the space you will have. With a flat you are confined to a building and have no yard of your own, in a house you will have a yard and a lot more space.

Con: With all that extra space comes extra responsibility, such as maintaining your garden, and the upkeep of the house. While the landlord is responsible for fixing the property, you as the tenant have to maintain it.

No neighbours: Your neighbours are not to your left, right and above and below. You have more privacy and freedom in a house than in a flat. The downside of all that privacy is the safety concern. Flats offer more protection than houses, and a lurking thief is less likely to get into your flat without alerting someone.

A home is an easier target for your average hoodlum.

When deciding on renting either a flat or a house, you must take into account your personal needs and wants, whether space is more important than cost, and what will suit your lifestyle needs.

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When pets are involved

inding a home takes time. Finding a home that allows pets takes a little more time. If you are using a real estate agent or a broker, make contact with them at least six weeks prior to moving.

Be upfront about your situation Never try to hide the fact that you have a pet, or sneak Fluffy in without telling anyone. Not only do you risk eviction, fines and/or legal action, but you’ll also have serious trouble finding another rental after a bad recommendation. Not a great idea.

Use your resources Contact the local humane society or animal care and control agency serving the area. They may have a list of available properties and communities that allow pets. Try searching Gumtree, place an ad on the site and stipulate that you are looking for pet-friendly homes, you will be surprised at how many people are in the same boat.

Be responsible (and prove it) As with any other renting situation, the more proof you can provide that you’re a responsible pet owner, the better your chances of securing a home. These documents can be helpful: a letter of reference from your current landlord or property manager, a letter from the organiser of a training class stating your dog has completed training or is enrolled and/or a letter from your vet stating how often your bring them in for checkups and any other positive information (in the eyes of the property manager and neighbours), such as the fact that your pup is neutered and on a strict fleacontrol program and doesn’t bark all the time.

Be sincere If you come across a no-pets policy but can’t imagine living anywhere else, approach the landlord or owner and state your case. Ask them if they had prior bad experiences with tenants’ pets, and address their concerns. You’ll be able to state your case better if you know the particulars.

Offer an introduction Offer to bring your pet to meet the owner or property manager, or have them visit you in your home. It will show how in control of your pet you are, its demeanor, not to mention its cleanliness. If anything, show pictures of your pet so they can judge its size and give them references to back up your pet’s good behaviour.

Be willing to pay extra Renting with a pet is a privilege, not a right and you might have to pay for it. If your landlord doesn’t already require an extra pet deposit, offer one. If anything should happen, it ensures they’ll have the money to clean up the rental.

Put pen to paper If everything is cleared with having a pet, make sure your lease states that you have permission. If your lease has a no-pets clause, a verbal agreement isn’t enough. Have them remove it from the lease or strike it out and initial, before you sign. Make sure it’s removed from all copies.

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What’s in a levy?

enants planning to rent sectional title flats or townhouses should make sure they understand what their rent covers and how levies may affect them.

So says Berry Everitt, MD of the Chas Everitt International property group, who notes that sectional title landlords are generally responsible for the upkeep of the interior of flats or townhouses and will usually include this cost in the monthly rental.

Some landlords may, however, prefer to reduce rental in return for tenants taking some responsibility for interior repairs and maintenance.

In sectional title complexes, the upkeep of the exterior and common areas such as gardens and garages is the responsibility of the body corporate - which pays for the necessary services with monthly levies collected from all the owners in the scheme.

“And although tenants do not usually have to pay the levy that does not necessarily mean that levy increases will not affect them. They need to find out from their landlords whether or not increased levies will affect their rentals,” explains Everett.

Everitt says that before renting a sectional title unit, tenants should also ensure that the financial position of the body corporate is sound. “If there is a history of owners not paying their levies, it may impact on the body corporate’s ability to maintain the complex. Even worse, if the landlord is guilty of non-payment, the unit may be attached and sold in execution to pay for arrears, leaving tenants literally “out in the cold”.

Tenants also need to find out how they will be billed for municipal services. While some local authorities have star ted billing sectional title units individually, many sectional title schemes still receive a single

“They need to find out from their landlords whether or not increased levies will affect their rentals”

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“Owners who rent out their properties usually then just add this amount to the rent, but the system can be very unfair, with a single person renting a threebedroom unit possibly having to pay more than a family of four renting a two-bedroom unit next door.

“Prospective tenants should thus try to ensure, where possible, that they will be billed for their actual water and electricity usage.”

“The question of who is responsible for the maintenance of the different areas in a sectional title scheme is frequently misunderstood and presents rental agents with an on-going challenge, as they have to explain the situation to their clients,” says Wayne Albutt, national manager of the Rawson Rentals.

“There are three different types of property in sectional title schemes,” says Albutt. “These are: ‘sections’, ‘common property’ and ‘exclusive use areas’. The maintenance of each of these is the responsibility of either the owner or the body corporate. Sections and exclusive use areas have to be maintained by the owners or the users while common property has to be maintained by the body corporate.

“In almost all sectional title schemes,” adds Albutt, “the section includes the unit itself and its garage, storeroom and other facilities (if it has any).” Other

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facilities would usually be indicated on the sectional title plan and in the title deed. The boundary line of all sectional title indoor areas will always be the middle of the external walls, if a window lies on the median line then this boundary will also be divided down the middle.

Common property is defined as all roofing and roof space below the top roofing (i.e. not the ceilings of the units), gutters, downpipes, all below ground and basement areas and the external half of all outer, common walls. Common property also includes all outdoor areas such as gardens and parking bays, driveways, perimeter walls, gates, security systems, street lights, communal swimming pools, clubhouses, guard houses, all communal passages and staircases, as well as the associated plumbing and electric services.

An exclusive use area is not common property, the use of which is reserved for specific owners. Typically, exclusive use areas include outside patios, balconies and enclosed gardens.

As there can often be misunderstandings on maintenance responsibilities, especially when a property is rented to a tenant, Albutt recommends that any sectional title owner planning a maintenance/ upgrade task should check where his responsibilities begin and end with the body corporate.

RESOURCES Rawson Property Chas Everitt

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o you’ve found your new property and it’s time to say goodbye to the old one. Now comes the hard part. Depending on how much of a hoarder you are, the process of packing up your home and moving to a new one is either very easy or a total nightmare. Here are some tips to simplify your transition from your old home to the new.

1. Get rid of it. Piling stuff you don’t need into boxes is ultimately a big waste of time, money and moving-day manpower. If you haven’t needed it in the last year, you are not going to need it now, throw it away or donate it to charity or do a lawn sale, but the bottom line is it’s got to go.

2. Clean up. Once you’ve shed the excess, give everything in the house a good cleaning.Trust us, you’ll be glad to unpack dust-free items after the move.

And a clean move is faster in the long run.

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3. Go shopping. One thing we will encourage you to stock pile? Moving supplies. Start by figuring out how many boxes you’ll need in each room. Think about what shapes and sizes will best fit your things, remembering that it’s easier to carry smaller, lighter boxes than heavy, overloaded ones.

4. Create a system. Simplify the process by making a packing plan and schedule. If possible, commit to packing up one whole room every 2 to 3 days.

5. Wrap your delicates. Even if you’re not moving far, remember to wrap fragile items carefully in bubble wrap. If it’s an irreplaceable favourite, consider having it make the move with you instead of with movers.

6. Label everything. Make unpacking simpler (and protect yourself in case you lose a box in transit) by giving every box a label and a number. And keep a list of contents for each one.

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Your Moving Checklist 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVE Cancel utility service for the day after your move date. Purchase packing supplies (boxes, tape, markers, and so on).

Make travel arrangements on moving day and any special arrangements for small children and/ or pets.

Start packing, boxing items systematically and labeling them accordingly. If you can, type out a list of what general items are in each box so you have a master list. Set aside items you will need immediately and make a note to load this box last.

1 WEEK PRIOR TO MOVE Confirm your reservation with the moving company or rental truck company.

Gather and set aside important documents (don’t pack these—carry them with you during the move). Transfer prescriptions to your local pharmacy. Close/transfer bank accounts (if switching banks) and order cheques with your new address. Send out change of address cards

to friends, relatives, neighbours, organisations, and so on. Return items that don’t belong to you (movies, books, and so on). Clean appliances, carpets, walls, and so on.)

DAY BEFORE MOVE Take out cash to give as tips to the movers (if you hired movers). Buy bottles of water for you and anyone helping you.

Pack the last of your items and leave out one small suitcase for your pajamas and toiletries.

MOVING DAY Write down the utility meter readings to check against the final bill. Supervise movers (if you hired) and confirm final details (address, delivery time, and so on).

Arrive at your new house before the movers do. Let a friend or family member know your travel plans.

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here are strict laws governing rental deposits and no landlord is entitled to keep a tenant’s money unless he can prove that the cash was spent fixing up or repairing damage that the tenant has caused.

The importance of drawing up a comprehensive list of faults and defects that are present when the tenant first takes occupation cannot be overstated. Tenants traditionally have a week to inspect and furnish the landlord or his agent with a list of faults. Tenant who fail to complete this vital document leave themselves wide open to a potential dispute, as any damage caused will automatically be ascribed to the current tenant.

Once the tenant has issued notice to vacate the proper ty, the landlord must arrange to inspect the proper ty at a mutually convenient time within a period of three days before the lease expires.

The tenant must be present at the inspection. It is wor th noting, however, that if the landlord does not inspect the proper ty in the given time frame, it is assumed under law that there are no faults and the full deposit must be refunded.

Under the general provisions of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, the landlord may deduct money for the repair of damages caused by the tenant.

However, the Act is very clear that fair wear and tear does not form par t of the equation and a tenant may not be penalised for this.

A landlord may deduct from the tenant’s deposit the costs of repairing damage to the proper ty.

However, the Act is crystal clear about these deductions and they must be reasonable in terms of cost. In other words, a landlord may not withhold large sums of money for relatively minor repairs.

In an effor t to protect the tenant, the law also states that landlords must supply receipts that clearly indicate the costs they incurred affecting the repairs. The balance of the deposit and any interest earned must then be refunded to the tenant not later than 21 days after the lease has expired.

In the old days it was pretty difficult to try to claim money owed by an unscrupulous landlord. These days, however, tenants can approach the Rental Housing Tribunal if they have a complaint. The services offered by the Tribunal are free and the easiest

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way for tenants to find out if they have the right to lodge a grievance against a landlord is to contact their local office. The process is fairly simple and once a complaint has been made, the Tribunal will email or fax the necessary documentation directly to the tenant to complete.

The Tribunal has a maximum of 90 days to resolve the complaint and if the matter goes to arbitration, the ruling has the same power as does a magistrate’s cour t ruling.

The rules of the game regarding rental deposits are the same whether you are renting a residential proper ty or holiday accommodation. However, many holidaymakers often find themselves out of a deposit refund.

“According to the Rental Housing Act, a holiday let is no different to any residential lease agreement,” says Michelle Dickens, Managing Director of TPN, South Africa’s only specialist proper ty credit bureau and developer of the industry’s first rental payment profile of its kind.

“The deposit is not the landlord’s bonus to upgrade or perform maintenance he is responsible for.

Fur ther, the landlord may only deduct repairs from the deposit once the repairs have been performed and an invoice supplied. The tenant has the right to copies of all the invoices for the repairs performed,” says Dickens.

Deposit Checklist 1 The landlord and tenant must perform a joint incoming and outgoing inspection.

2 If the landlord fails to perform both inspections it will be considered an acknowledgement that no damage occurred to the property during the tenant’s stay.

3 If there are no damages, the deposit must be refunded within 7 days of expiry of the lease.

4 If there are damages, the deposit must be refunded within 14 days of restoration of the property. The Rental Housing Tribunal interprets this to mean that the landlord must action the repairs with urgency and refund the tenant within 14 days of the finalisation repairs. However, if it appears the landlord is dragging his feet with the necessary repairs, the Tribunal could rule the deposit should be refunded within 14 days of expiry of the lease.

5 Should the tenant fail to meet the landlord at the outgoing inspection, the deposit must be refunded within 21 days of expiry of the lease. The landlord determines the damages caused by the tenant by comparing the incoming and outgoing inspections, and has to obtain quotes for reasonable repair costs.

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Know Thy Neighbours

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ow many people know their neighbours?

There are no recent surveys or polls that can give numbers on the neighbour debate, which suggests that unlike the Australian soapy series, South Africans tend to stick to themselves. So, to help you with your move, we have identified some possible neighbours and how to handle them. After all there is nothing worse than a war with the neighbours.

The Noseys Behaviour: It’s nice when they welcome you to the neighbourhood with a pie. It’s a lot less nice when they stop by every evening wondering what’s for dinner.

Your strategy: Decide how much access you’re willing to grant them. If you need privacy, politely set boundaries from the beginning to avoid any misunderstandings.

Don’t: Give them more than an inch or you may lose your whole hand.

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The Anal Retentives Behaviour: They walk the fence and obsess over how your bushes spill over on to their immaculately maintained yard…But the thing is you’re pretty sure it’s all on your turf.

Your strategy: All of you should walk the property line together so you can agree on exactly where it lies. If there’s still a disparity, call in a surveyor to settle it permanently.

Don’t: Take a weed whacker to their tree or bush, which spills onto your property.

The Bickersons Behaviour: While they look like such a happy couple, it doesn’t sound that way when they’re shrieking at each other at four in the morning.

Your strategy: The day after a particularly bad incident, stop by and say, “I’m sorry to bring this up, but is everything okay? We heard shouting last night.”

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Don’t: Scream at them to keep it down over your wall, screaming at angry people is like a red flag to a bull.

The Slobs Behaviour: You knew when you bought the place that they weren’t neat freaks. But now their yard is strewn with trash, random vehicles, and blow-up Santas (and it’s not even Christmas).

Your strategy: If things are already tense between you, contact your block association to see if they’re in violation of any codes then let the organisation take it from there.

Don’t: Dump your trash on their lawn. Yes it might make your point but it won’t solve the problem.

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cops showed up in response to all those complaints (every one of which, strangely, came from the same home).

Your strategy: Make a point of talking to them before your next bash (inviting them may make them more reluctant to contact the authorities).

Don’t: Wait till the police go and then turn the music up even louder, you have to live there and you don’t want neighbours who are going to call the cops on you every five minutes.

Not every neighbour relationship can be saved, but the plus side to a neighbour on your side is they are twice as likely to look after your house when you go away or let you have that annual loud and proud party. They will also be the first people to hear you scream if you’re in trouble, so it doesn’t hurt to have them on your side.

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Preventative measures

ven though a home alarm system is a great way to keep your home safe, you can never be too careful when it comes to home security.

We offer a number of home security tips that will encourage burglary prevention in the event that your house is targeted by criminals.

Home security & burglary prevention tips Ensure that all valuables and important documents are photocopied, authenticated by a Commissioner of Oath and securely locked away. If you do not have a fire-proof home safe, lodge these copies with your bank for safekeeping.

Ensure that perimeter doors are fitted with adequate locks. The front door should have a safety chain or safety latch and, if the door has no vision panel, a door viewer.

Reduce all heavy foliage near the garage entrance and front door to reduce the possibility of those spots being used as a hiding place.

When at home: Always lock perimeter doors and close windows that are far away from where the family activity is centred.

At night, always lock perimeter doors and securely fasten windows. When retiring to bed, lock interleading doors of those rooms that are not occupied.

Do not leave curtains open at night as this allows observation into the house.

Fit suitable “spacers�, locks or bolts to all sliding doors to prevent them from being lifted off their tracks (the most common method used by burglars on sliding doors and windows).

Do not go outside alone to investigate at night.

Rather switch off all lights and open curtains to allow you to see what is occurring outside, once your eyes have become accustomed to the dark.

Ensure all windows are fitted with adequate locks or burglar bars that cover all glass.

Do not open any perimeter door without satisfactory identification from the visitor. If in any doubt, do not open the door and consider summoning the police or your security company.

Ensure that all duplicate keys are locked away if not in use. Do not leave in doors or make unnecessary copies.

Install a safe for weapons and valuables. Duplicate house keys could be kept in this safe. Wall safes are usually not fire proof and therefore not suitable for face-value documents and money.

Keep the garage and tool shed locked when not in use. Would–be intruders should not have access to any item that can be used as a weapon or burglary tool.

Install outside lights that can be remotely controlled from inside the house. Consider installing lighting outside which is activated by a motion detector.

Try not to have high walls and tall hedges that

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Never admit to a stranger that you are alone.

If a repair person is expected, do not allow entry unless his identity has been checked through a vision panel or door viewer and with the company concerned.

Do not allow strangers into your home to make telephone calls. Rather offer to make the telephone calls for them while they wait outside.

If you note suspicious vehicles, individuals or groups in your neighbourhood, contact the police or your security company.

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Be Energy Savvy Tips and tricks

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e sure to turn off lights when you leave a room.

Turn off machines when you leave a room (examples include TVs, computers, radios, stereos, games,VCRs, and DVD players). video When you go away on a trip, be sure to unplug these same machines because they have stand-by functions that consume electricity even when they are turned off.

Fill your dishwasher efficiently and limit the number of times you run it.

Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth and take shorter showers. This will not only save water, but it will also save the electricity required to pump and heat the water.

Make use of daylight hours and do not turn on lights and lamps.

Use one large light bulb instead of a few small ones.

One 100-watt light bulb uses less energy and gives off more light than two 60-watt bulbs.

Use fluorescent light bulbs because they use 75% less energy and last longer than incandescent light bulbs.

Use light bulbs that are low in wattage in areas of your house where you don’t need bright light.

Make sure that outdoor lighting is turned off during the day. Use motion-detector lights or timer switches.

Decide what you want from the refrigerator or freezer before you open them so you don’t waste electricity by standing there looking inside and keeping the door open.

Dry full loads of clothes. Dry one load right after another because this uses less energy since the dryer is already hot. Be sure to stop the dryer as soon as the clothes are dry.

Summer tips Keep your blinds, drapes or shades closed during the day.

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Use ceiling fans or windows fans instead of air conditioning. Ceiling and window fans use much less electricity.

Only use air conditioning when it is really hot outside.

Turn off your air conditioning if you will be gone from home for a long time.

Clean or replace your air conditioning filters every month (in both central and window air conditioners).

Turn the thermostat up a few degrees when you have the air conditioning on.23 degrees is very comfortable and you are saving up to 5% on your electric bills for each degree of temperature change.

Plant trees in your yard because they help shade your house in the summer and keep your house cooler. If you can, shade your air conditioning unit. If your unit is in the bright sun, it will use up to 5% more energy than if it is in the shade.

Winter tips If you are cold, put on a sweater or sweatshirt.

Remember, you are saving up to 5% on your electric bill for every degree of temperature change.

On sunny winter days, open your curtains, drapes, and blinds to let the sunshine in to warm up your house.

Put caulking around window frames and doors from the inside.

Make sure windows and doors close well so they do not let any cold air in.

Plant trees in your yard because trees break the cold winter wind before it reaches your house.

If you have a fireplace, make sure you have a tightfitting damper and keep it closed when you are not using the fireplace.

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The Best Commercial Space

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For your business

here are many types of commercial spaces that you can rent and many things to consider before signing a lease. The type of space you rent can affect the type of lease and the price per square foot. The wrong location can hurt your business, while the right type of space and location can help your business to grow.

What types of commercial properties can businesses lease?

Should you rent space in a business park, industrial park, or retail location? Different types of commercial real estate properties all have pros and cons. Learn how to determine what type of space makes the most sense for your business.

Commercial industrial spaces Commercial industrial space can also be used in place of traditional commercial office space, usually at substantially cheaper prices. There are pros and cons,

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advantages and disadvantages to leasing commercial industrial space.

Pros and cons of subleasing commercial spaces Commercial subleases offer pros and cons to business owners. Before you sign a sublease, be sure to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of subleasing commercial space.

How to find available commercial spaces for lease Before looking at business space, make a checklist that details and ranks your needs and priorities.. It is easy to get excited about how a space looks and overlook drawbacks. An experienced landlord or realtor will pick up on your enthusiasm for a particular space and may hard-sell you to make a quick decision, or be less flexible in negotiating lease terms.

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very complicated. A checklist of leasing questions will help you remember what to ask so that you will have enough information about the terms to research more about the type of lease being offered to you.

Checklist for leasing commercial office, retail and industrial properties When it comes to selecting a location for your business you need to think things through. Make a checklist before looking at commercial spaces of all the things that your business needs to succeed and take it with you.

If you have not already written a technical feasibility study, consider doing so. A technical feasibility study can help you think about, plan, and address all the needs of your business that need to be considered when leasing commercial business space.

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between “usable square footage” and “rentable square footage”. In most commercial leases, you pay for more square footage than you actually occupy.

Putting it all together Looking for space should be exciting and fun, not scary.

Do not be shy about taking notes, measurements or pictures of any space you look at. These things can help you research and compare more options after you leave the site.

Perhaps the two most important things to remember are almost all leases are negotiable in some way, and, commercial leasing is complicated and landlords expect you to ask a lot of questions. In fact, when it comes to leasing, the more questions you ask, the more likely a landlord is to deal straight with you.

Asking questions and being assertive will help you get the best deal. And when it comes to signing the actual lease, if you do not understand something, it pays to get a lawyer or trusted realtor to explain the terms to you.

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Should You Rent Or Buy?

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Weigh the pros and cons

erhaps you’ve found a house, or maybe you’ve just started the house hunt, but regardless of where you are in the home-buying process, you need to consider some key questions before you even think about making an offer. Buying a home is a big commitment, financially and otherwise, so take the time to weigh pros and cons.

Here are five questions every homebuyer should ask himself or herself.

Will I own it for at least five years?

The first and most important question you should ask yourself before you consider buying any property is whether you will own it for a long time. People buy property in hope of increasing wealth and five years is about the break-even point for earning appreciation in value above the buying and selling transaction costs.

Therefore, if you don’t plan on holding the property for longer than five years, skip it! Renting is not necessarily throwing money away. Buying and selling quickly will usually leave you worse off financially than if you just held off on becoming a homeowner.

Do I love the home I want to buy?

The second most important question is: do you love the property? Real estate should be held for the long term, and loving a property should perpetuate a happy enduring ownership. So don’t buy a property if you don’t love it or at least really like or want that particular property. And don’t buy just “to buy” or if someone tells you it’s a good idea. Buy what you want, when you are ready, and buy a home that you will proudly boast about to your friends over the next few years.

Can I afford it?

It is more expensive to own a home than anyone anticipates. Even if the mortgage lender qualifies you for a certain loan amount and property price, you need to make sure you can afford it. Lenders don’t generally take into account childcare expenses, health care expenses, expensive lifestyles and habits, etc. So make sure that you can comfortably afford your housing payment, still pay your other bills, and still save at least a little more for retirement.

Also, if you are not sure of your continued employment situation for any reason, wait until your situation is stable so you can make those mortgage payments.

Is the home in good shape?

Here’s another warning: Fixer-uppers rarely sell at a big enough discount to compensate for all the work that needs to be done. The cost of construction and property rehabilitation is outrageous, and unless you are a contractor, it almost undoubtedly will cost much more than you anticipate. So leave the “needs TLC” or “fixer-uppers” to the contractors. You want to buy something in decent shape and in a livable condition so you don’t get mired in a rehab disaster.

Do I know about the neighbourhood?

Did you do adequate research, look at enough properties, learn about the neighbourhoods, and learn about property ownership, before you made an offer? If you just moved into town or if you don’t know the area, rent for a while and search out the perfect community in which you would like to live within your financial means. As with any big investment, the better you educate yourself, the lower your risk of something going wrong. While there is no risk-free real estate, considering the questions above should increase your chances of having a great, long-term roperty ownership experience.

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Your Commercial Lease Ask the right questions

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ommercial leases are complicated and are very different from residential leases. Before signing any commercial lease, you need to know what questions to ask, and how rent, load fees, and other added fees are calculated. Armed with knowledge, you can negotiate the best deal possible!

You are just as capable of negotiating a good deal in commercial leases as the next person, but negotiating starts with asking the right questions.

Once you have answers to certain questions, you can research more about types of leases, leasing terms and negotiating commercial leases. You will also be better able to plan your finances, and your negotiation strategies if you know what questions to ask.

Question #1: what type of commercial lease is being offered? The type of lease being offered is probably the most important thing to consider first because it determines how you will be charged rent. The terms of commercial real estate leases are defined by the type of commercial lease.

Question #2: are the terms of the lease negotiable?

All commercial leases should always have at least some room for negotiation, no matter how small.

A completely inflexible landlord is generally not someone you want to lease from because “inflexible” often equates with “unreasonable.”

Question #3: what insurance coverage does the lease require tenants to purchase? Few business owners new to commercial leasing will look beyond their actual monthly rent and utility costs when determining if a space is affordable, but you also need to consider your insurance costs.

Moving from a home-based business into “brick and mor tar” space will cost you more to insure your business because, in addition to your own insurance needs, your landlord will probably require you to purchase insurance to protect him/her as well.

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When you rent commercial space, you will often be paying for more than the actual square footage you will be occupying. A landlord can easily take advantage of someone who does not understand the difference between a Triple Net Lease (NNN Lease) and Double Net Lease. While the difference may not sound like much, and NNN lease is the worst kind of lease for any tenant to sign as it almost always favours the landlord.

More Questions And Considerations Before Signing A Commercial Property Lease 1 Industrial space leases - before you sign, look at more than numbers 2 Ask about industrial space lease Terms, rent and other fees 3 Questions to ask about build-outs and renovations of industrial spaces 4 Questions to ask about business use Restrictions when leasing Industrial space 5 Research terms you need to know to understand commercial real estate leases

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For dealing with landlords

1. Bring your paperwork The best way to win over a prospective landlord is to be prepared. To get a competitive edge over other applicants, bring the following when you meet the landlord: a completed rental application; written references from landlords, employers, and colleagues; and a current copy of your credit report.

2. Review the lease Carefully review all of the conditions of the tenancy before you sign on the dotted line. Your lease or rental agreement may contain a provision that you find unacceptable, for example, restrictions on guests, pets, design alterations, or running a home business.

3. Get everything in writing To avoid disputes or misunderstandings with your landlord, get everything in writing. Keep copies of any correspondence and follow up an oral agreement with a letter, setting out your understandings. For example, if you ask your landlord to make repairs, put your request in writing and keep a copy for yourself. If the landlord agrees orally, send a letter confirming this.

4. Protect your privacy rights Next to disputes over rent or security deposits, one of the most common and emotion-filled misunderstandings arises over the tension between a landlord’s right to enter a rental unit and a tenant’s right to be left alone. If you understand your privacy rights (for example, the amount of notice your landlord must provide before entering), it will be easier to protect them.

5. Demand repairs Know your rights to live in a habitable rental unit and don’t give them up. The vast majority of landlords are required to offer their tenants livable premises, including adequate weatherproofing; heat, water, and electricity; and clean, sanitary and structurally safe premises. If your rental unit is not kept in good

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repair, you have a number of options, ranging from withholding a portion of the rent, to paying for repairs and deducting the cost from your rent, to calling the building inspector (who may order the landlord to make repairs), to moving out without liability for your future rent.

6. Talk to your landlord Keep communication open with your landlord. If there’s a problem - for example, if the landlord is slow to make repairs - talk it over to see if the issue can be resolved short of a nasty legal battle.

7. Protect your security deposit To protect yourself and avoid any misunderstandings, make sure your lease or rental agreement is clear on the use and refund of security deposits, including allowable deductions. When you move in, do a walk-through with the landlord to record existing damage to the premises on a checklist.

8. Protect your safety Learn whether your building and neighbourhood are safe, and what you can expect your landlord to do about it if they aren’t. Check out the property’s vulnerability to intrusion by a criminal, and learn whether criminal incidents have already occurred on the property or nearby.

9. Deal with an eviction properly Know when to fight an eviction notice and when to move. If you feel the landlord is clearly in the wrong (for example, you haven’t received proper notice, the premises are uninhabitable), you may want to fight the eviction. But unless you have the law and provable facts on your side, fighting an eviction notice can be short-sighted. If you lose an eviction lawsuit, you may end up hundreds (even thousands) of rands in debt, which will damage your credit rating and your ability to easily rent from future landlords.

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9-Step Lease Agreement Know what you’re signing

1.You can negotiate Rental agreements aren’t chiseled out in stone for a reason. You can negotiate upgrades to appliances, a deduction in rent, or a change or addition to the terms of the lease. But here’s the trick: if you plan to negotiate, be polite and professional. The way you conduct yourself during a property visit and in phone conversations is a reflection of you as a tenant.

Never bluff or strong-arm, it could end up backfiring and even prevent you from landing the pad of your dreams. Think of your lease negotiation the same way you would a salary negotiation: be respectful, open and direct, but don’t be afraid to ask questions and ask for what you want.

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lease agreement as “pre-existing.” Documenting these kinds of damages protects you from losing your security deposit or being charged damage fees when you move out.

2.You sign, you’re stuck...at least until the term is up Just ‘cause you’re not buying the place doesn’t mean you can bail. A lease is a contract, a legal commitment.

So understand what you’re getting before you move in and realise you actually do need more closet space.

4.Your rent may cover more (or less) than you think Some management companies include basics like utilities, hot water, gas and parking in the monthly rent, so you only have one bill to remember to pay each month. Even better, some rentals offer amenities like public transportation, parking, on-site gyms and cable. Just keep in mind that some of these extras might come with limitations. Don’t assume anything’s included in your rent - some landlords require tenants to set up and pay for all these things on their own. Before signing a lease, ask your landlord or management company exactly what is and isn’t - included in the monthly rent rate, so you’re clear about how moving there will affect your monthly budget and lifestyle.

3.You could be responsible for damage you didn’t do Make sure any pre-existing damage the landlord hasn’t agreed to fix, such as stained carpeting, broken blinds or missing tiles in the shower, are written into your

5. Customising can cost you If you just can’t bear the idea of living in a white box, have your landlord approve your painting project and colour choices before you even sign the

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lease. If you want to install your own lighting or built-in closets, or do anything that will affect the infrastructure of the proper ty itself, you must get permission first. As much as you see removing that track lighting as a major improvement, your landlord may consider it “damage to the proper ty.” In other words, you could be fined - or worse - evicted.

6. The pet policies If your family includes any four-legged furballs (or reptiles or rodents for that matter), find out in advance what kinds of animals (if any) are allowed.

Many proper ties have strict rules regarding the types of pets that are permitted, including specific breeds and weight limits. Think you can just “sneak” Fido in without anyone noticing? Two words: bad idea.

7. Your lease may automatically renew Unless you’re renting on a month-to-month basis, your lease agreement may include an automatic renewal clause. An auto-ma-what-a? Basically, an automatic renewal clause gives you the right to renew your lease at the end of its term. The point is to protect renters from being forced to leave against their will. Typically, a lease renewal clause requires the landlord to notify you (usually 15 to 30 days prior) that your lease term is ending and to request notification if you do not intend to renew.

If this clause is not in your lease but you would like it to be, ask your landlord to add one.

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8. The out clause Read (don’t skim) the lease-termination section of your rental agreement so you understand what will happen if you need (or want) to move before your lease expires, as well as how much notice you will need to give if you decide not to renew your lease.

You could lose your security deposit or be held legally responsible for the remaining months’ rent, even if you are forced to relocate or lose your job.

9. If it’s not in writing, it’s not binding Before signing on the dotted line, make sure that your lease agreement incorporates all the issues and amendments you verbally discussed with the landlord regarding any improvements, pre-existing conditions that you don’t want to be held responsible for, and any revisions to policies set forth in the standard lease agreement (such as an exception to the 40-pound weight limit for pets, so your adorable but slightly overweight pooch can move in too).

Your landlord may seem like a real stand-up guy, but don’t assume his handshake means anything. Protect yourself by making sure everything’s all spelled out in your lease. And if there’s any language that you don’t understand or feel uncomfortable with, ask questions, talk it over and even request that it be simplified before you sign it.

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The Rental Housing Act Know the legalities

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roperty owners renting residential property to tenants should note that there is a National Rental Housing Act, the legalities of which must be noted when drawing up a lease and dealing with tenants during a lease period.

a property if the contemplated repairs cannot be undertaken whilst a tenant is living in the premises.

The aim of the Rental Housing Act is to facilitate a fair deal for both the landlord and the tenant. The Act was drawn up specifically to overcome the many problems which were experienced in this relationship.

Accordingly, it is hoped that a better understanding of the Act will encourage an improvement in the relationship between landlord and tenant.

- Whilst a landlord is repairing a property the tenant must be given a remission in rent to compensate for inconvenience caused.

The Rental Housing Tribunal’s function is to ensure that unfair practices between landlords and tenants are eliminated and hence it interprets both the Act and the Regulations in its deliberations.

- A landlord must undertake necessary repairs as soon as possible so that the tenant is not inconvenienced.

The Unfair Practices Regulations are quite detailed and a summary is set out below.

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Locks of a property may not be changed unless it is necessary due to fair wear and tear, without reasonable notice being given to the other party and new duplicate keys being provided to both parties.

Conditions and maintenance of property

- The condition of a property at the onset must be reasonably fit for the purpose for which it is let.

- A landlord must maintain a property in terms of with all provincial ordinances, health and safety regulations and any other relevant law.

- The landlord must provide all services to a property as agreed to in the lease.

- The landlord must effect repairs for which the landlord is responsible not later than 30 days after due notice.

A further period may be agreed upon between the landlord and tenant if it is deemed necessary in the circumstances.

Reconstruction, refurbishment, conversion, demolition - A landlord may only request that a tenant vacate

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- A landlord may only cancel a lease if the property becomes derelict and cannot be inhabited.

- Should the tenant remain in the property whilst repairs are being affected, the tenant must receive a remission of rent for inconvenience caused.

- A landlord must ensure that the tenant can return to the property as soon as the repairs are completed.

- A tenant may not cancel a lease unless the temporary unfitness of the property would be ruinous to the tenant.

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A tenant may not cancel a lease unless it can be proved that the contemplated repairs to the property could have been foreseen by the landlord when the lease was entered into.

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A landlord may not enter leased property without giving a tenant reasonable notice and then only to inspect the property, to make repairs to the property, to show the property to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agent, or if the property has been abandoned, or after obtaining a court order.

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- A tenant must allow a landlord entry under the above circumstances as long as the inspection is carried out at reasonable times.

Receipts - A landlord must give a tenant detailed receipts for the deposit, rental, services and any other amount paid to the landlord.

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hat should you as a tenant know about the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)?

The CPA came into effect on the 1 April 2011, and has some serious implications for you, the tenant, mainly in respect of your lease and your right to cancel your lease. While your consumer rights have been protected, so have your landlord’s rights.

In terms of the CPA, says Wayne Albutt, national manager of Rawson Rentals, tenants do have the right to cancel their leases in spite of signed agreements to occupy the premises for specified fixed periods (for example, six months or a year). Furthermore, tenants can do this without giving any legitimate reason, such as loss of a job or sickness. However, tenants cancelling leases are obliged to give landlords or their agents 20 business days’ notice and landlords can charge reasonable cancellation penalties.

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due to agents, if applicable. However, landlords must be able to prove that they have done everything reasonably possible to minimise their costs and losses.

“An important point to note is that if landlords don’t re-rent the property at the same, or at more favourable terms and conditions, then they will lose the right to claim reasonable penalties if tenants dispute the costs and take this up with the Rental Housing Tribunal.

“All in all,” says Albutt, “the new provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, while giving tenants an escape opportunity, adequately protects landlords from significant loss.” So while you, as a tenant, are protected in terms of cancelling your lease, you are still required to pay a reasonable cancellation penalty.

“The term ‘reasonable’ has not been fully defined, but cases already taken to the Rental Housing Tribunal, as provided for in the Rental Housing Act, indicate that it can cover a fairly comprehensive range of costs, as long as they are reasonable and can be substantiated,” says Albutt.

“Landlords are entitled to recover all reasonable costs and losses incurred through the tenant exercising their rights in terms of the CPA to terminate the fixed term agreements. Amounts can include landlords’ costs of re-advertising their properties to replace tenants. And if landlords cannot replace tenants immediately when they move out, landlords are entitled to charge tenants for lost rental.”

He says landlords can also claim the full outstanding fees that are

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Important Points Of The CPA 1 If a lease expires and the landlord agrees to the tenant staying on without signing a new lease, either party (landlord or tenant) is by law entitled to give just one month’s notice of lease cancellation from then on.

It is, however, advisable to sign a new lease because under the CPA, the tenant has the right to cancel the lease at any time subject to giving 20 business days’ written notice.

This does not apply to certain juristic parties, but be warned, if the cancellation right is exercised, the CPA also stipulates that the landlord is entitled to a ‘reasonable’ cancellation fee and this could be as high as three months’ rental.

However, if the tenant is replaced quickly, the cancellation fee would in most cases be far lower.

2 The landlord’s “preparation” responsibilities are limited.

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It is not widely appreciated that the landlord, in terms of the Act, is not responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the home is in apple pie order: he has to see that it is ‘habitable’, which is generally taken to mean that it is reasonably clean and that equipment is working.

He is not, for example, expected prior to the tenant’s arrival to have all the carpets and curtains dry-cleaned or to have all stains on the walls and floors removed.

3 The lease agreement (and alterations to it) does not always have to be in writing.

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Your Rights T

he pitfalls of tenant living are numerous: tenuous relationships with landlords and colease agreements gone bad often lead tenants down the path of being blacklisted, a very difficult path to get off.

For many South Africans, the rising cost of living has left renting as the only option open to them. Often those seeking property to rent are forced to consider co-lease agreements to save money or to have a higher standard of living.

Martin Du Toit was recently blacklisted because of a co-lease agreement gone bad. “I had co-signed a lease with a childhood friend. There was trust in our relationship and I thought she was a responsible adult like me. The rent was not paid for three months without my knowledge; I was black listed along with her. We were kicked out and I had to get legal representation to revoke my black listed status of ‘non-payment’. I also never received my deposit back which meant I had to take out a bank loan to finance my move to a new home.” he says.

“My experience has taught me that I need to have a transparent relationship with my landlord and agent. Had I done this I would have known about my friend’s lapse in payment and would have more clearly understood the situation and avoided the repercussions her actions had on my credit profile.”

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no common law right which provides for payment of rent up until the seventh of the month.

Another bone of contention arises when the tenants are dissatisfied with the condition of the property and withhold rent to force the landlord to make certain repairs. Also tenants worry that they will not be refunded their deposit and don’t pay the last month’s rental payment, which is a mistake.

This type of behaviour is damaging to tenants because many do not realise these tactics reflect negatively on their personal credit profile and could lead to a blacklisting. At the end of the day, this makes applying for assisted finance (bonds, bank loans, vehicle finance) very difficult in the future.

By common law, the landlord’s responsibility is to make sure that the property is in a condition reasonably fit for living. This does not mean that missing internal door keys make for unfit living conditions (unless specifically mentioned to be provided in the lease agreement). However if the bathroom is uninhabitable, this prevents the property from being fit for the purposes for which it was let.

Common law states that tenants have to meet the following obligations: pay the rent in the right amount at the agreed place and time, take care of the property and not use it for purposes outside of the agreement and, on termination of the lease, ensure the property is in the same order and condition it was when it was received, with reasonable fair wear and tear accepted.

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Home Insurance

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Don’t be caught off-guard

ome is usually the place where we feel the most secure. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most vulnerable places to us because it contains our most precious possessions. Should your valuables be damaged or stolen while they’re in your home, insurance covers you financially for the cost of replacing them.

Household insurance against theft Few experiences are more intrusive than having possessions stolen from your home. Unfortunately, with South Africa’s high crime rate, insuring these items against theft is a necessity.

With household insurance, you’ll get money back to replace items on your policy that have been stolen from your home, such as jewellery, TVs, computers or even your phone. Although you may consider things such as family heirlooms, antiques or sentimental items irreplaceable, having an insurance policy means

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you’ll at least have the comfort of knowing you have the money to replace them with something similar.

Home insurance for damage Besides theft, goods in your home can also be vulnerable to damage as a result of accidents or natural events such as floods and fire. Having household cover means that should this happen, you’ll have the money to replace them as soon as possible.

In this way, you’ll suffer minimum disruption and life can go back to normal as quickly as possible.

Home insurance against structural damage Along with protecting your possessions, it’s also important to protect the actual structure of your house against things like accidents, malicious damage or natural events such as floods, snow, hail or fire.

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example, if a structural wall in your house is unstable, this can result in damp and leakage from outside, or even serious injuries if it collapses and people are nearby.

Fixing these kinds of problems can be expensive, but with a comprehensive household insurance policy, you’ll have less of a financial burden.

Offsetting household insurance costs The more expensive your possessions are and the more of them you have, the more your insurance policy will cost you each month. However, if you take certain measures such as having a burglar alarm, security gates and security beams, you can lower the monthly premiums, which is the amount you pay to your insurance company each month.

Bear in mind that if you live in a high crime area, the amount you’ll pay your insurance company each month will be higher than if you live in what’s considered to be a low crime area.

Remember, when it comes to finding a buildings or contents policy for your needs, always give accurate and appropriate information. That’s because when it comes to making a claim, honesty is always the best policy.

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maintenance as required in the policy or fail to carry out repair work on previous claims.

Contents Insurance Checklist 1 Look at the specified amount or limit of contents cover protection.

2 Have you got everything valued accurately?

3 Are your antiques or valuables covered, or do you need to take out separate cover for these? It may work out cheaper to get them insured separately with a specialist contents insurance provider.

4 Do you have children or animals?

It could be worth adding accidental damage to your policy.

5 Do you have any single items that need to be insured?

6 Do you live in a high crime area?

7 How far outside of your home are your items covered for?

8 Does the policy cover your items when you are abroad?

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f you’re thinking about buying your first home, get your financial affairs in order as soon as possible.You need a clean credit record to secure a home loan.

Unless you have a clean record of servicing debt, your bank will be unlikely to grant you a home loan. But since a credit record isn’t something that most people think about unless they are in financial trouble, how do you go about making sure yours is in good condition?

“When you start planning to buy a house, the most important thing to do is get your financial affairs in order early,” says Kay Geldenhuys, manager of property finance processing at ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator. “A good credit rating can’t be achieved overnight, so if you are considering buying a house in the next few years, you should do what you can to score well right away.”

The golden rule The golden rule of credit is that you can’t get it until you’ve had it. This isn’t as impossible as it sounds – it simply means that you should start small to prove that you’re responsible, so that your bank will look favourably on your home loan application when the time comes. “While it may seem financially responsible not to get into debt, the banks have no other way of assessing what you will do with credit.”

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a doctor’s bill resulting in a dreaded blacklisting. The National Credit Act has issued legal steps that credit providers have to follow before blacklisting a person.

If these have not been followed, the blacklisting can be legally challenged and removed.

Your free credit report “Every South African is entitled to check their credit record for free once a year,” says Geldenhuys. “This can be done through any of the 11 registered credit bureaus in South Africa, but can be a tedious process.

It is a good idea to use the services of a professional credit rehabilitation provider to get your report and also to assist you with any action you need to take to clear your credit record and improve your rating.”

Paying a bad debt is not enough to rehabilitate your credit rating, so a credit rehabilitation provider like ooba’s partner, Lucid Clear Credit, will take the legal steps to ensure that your report is updated immediately. “This is particularly relevant if time is of the essence, like when you are putting an offer in on a house,” says Geldenhuys.

Store credit, cell phone accounts and bank loans – especially for other assets like cars – are a good way to start. A credit card also has a strong influence on your credit score, so try to include at least one credit card in the mix.

According to Adv Randolph Samuel, director at Lucid Clear Credit, most people are shocked the first time their credit report is explained to them. “The credit report is your financial report card,” he says. “It reflects your financial health – what you spend your income on, whether you can afford the debt you have and whether any lender has taken legal action against you for non-payment. Based on your creditworthiness, a lender can then decide whether to approve your application for a home loan.”

Then be absolutely diligent about making repayments.

Paying back your credit card balance has a significant impact on your score, and missing a payment or not paying the minimum instalment is detrimental.

“Obviously, it’s not just having the credit, but how you deal with it that the banks are assessing,” explains Geldenhuys.

While there are steps that can be taken to rehabilitate a bad credit record, the best way to be financially healthy is to pay your bills on time and in full. “It’s not complicated,” says Geldenhuys. “To ensure a good credit rating, don’t get into more debt than you can afford, and then make sure you pay it back – it’s good practice for repaying a home loan.”

Any unpaid credit card debt or store credit will reflect on your credit record, but another thing that can have a serious negative impact is an unpaid account like

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Service Delivery T

he South African Constitution states that municipalities have the responsibility to make sure that all citizens are provided with services to satisfy their basic needs. Organisations can participate in many consultation and decision-making processes at local level, for example, ward committees, budget consultations, ward meetings, Integrated Development Planning Forums, and so on. If you want to represent people and fight for their interests, it is very important to understand the level of services that are available, the ways services can be delivered and the choices for how to deliver services that your municipality faces.

What is a municipal service?

Municipalities must make sure that people in their areas have at least the basic services they need. There are a large number of services that they provide, the most important of which are: · Water supply · Sewage collection and disposal · Refuse removal

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Electricity and gas supply Municipal health services Municipal roads and storm water drainage Street lighting Municipal parks and recreation

These services have a direct and immediate effect on the quality of the lives of the people in that community.

For example, if the water that is provided is of a poor quality or refuse is not collected regularly, it will contribute to the creation of unhealthy and unsafe living environments. Poor services can also make it difficult to attract business or industry to an area and will limit job opportunities for residents.

So what if you are not receiving the service you have paid for? In many municipalities the citizens are at the mercy of the municipality, and with many complaints received over service delivery but no action taken.

They have taken to not paying the bill, but is this the best course of action? Fed up with the services of the Moqjaka Municipality in the Free State, Kroonstad

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resident Olga Rademan stopped paying the rates portion of her bill, but kept up payment on the electricity, sewerage, and water portion. The municipality cut off her electricity even though she was fully paid up for this aspect of her bill.

There is no law that allows for withholding of money from municipalities, but it is also wrong to cut her power off when she was paid up.

The only other option, if residents are disgruntled, is the ballot box, which proved “not such a strong weapon�, or intervention by national government.

Rademan said if the municipality wanted its money for rates, it should sue under the common law, but it could not cut off her electricity if it was paid up.

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The municipality cited the Municipal Services Act (MSA) to justify its actions.

It contended it could consolidate all amounts a resident or property owner owed into one bill, and if any aspect was outstanding, it could cut the power - regardless of what was paid up and what not. The matter has now been taken to the Constitutional Court where it will be ruled on and the outcome could have far-reaching effects for the future of residents who are fed up with ineffective municipal services.

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Big decorating ideas

ust because your new home is not a five bedroom house, it doesn’t mean you have to live in drab surroundings. A small space doesn’t necessarily mean a limit on how you can decorate.

Declutter Decluttering is the first step in decorating your new space. Small spaces tend to look very messy if things are not stored in a neat and clean way.You don’t want your new home to look like the inside of a garage sale, so ensure that if it isn’t needed, it’s packed away or thrown away. Some handy storage items are beds with pullout drawers or storage compartment, a storage ottoman or bench, and room dividers which can be used to section off space and provide ample storage space.

Utilise available space There is no such thing as wasted space. When you haven’t got a lot of space, you have to get creative

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with the space you do have. Think of wall space, which is so often ignored, yet this is one area that can be used to the fullest. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets take up limited floor space and offer loads of storage options. Shelves are the holy grail of space in small homes. They offer storage and decorating space and can often make the whole apartment or room stand out, with the right colours and materials. Traditional upper cabinets can close off a kitchen. By installing open shelves, small spaces can seem more open.

The personal touch Your home is a reflection of you, so make sure that it reflects your hobbies, likes and dislikes and the colours you love. You will spend a lot of time in your home, so make it yours. Small spaces are perfect for bold decorating because they require less time, money and materials. In small, modern apartments you have to create dramatic moments that offset the lack of detail.

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Bold, graphic gestures like a bright yellow door look great in small spaces.

Window treatments - Opt for blinds or louvres that allow in plenty of natural light and can be closed when privacy is required. Or choose light sheers as opposed to heavy drapes. It’s small details like window treatments that will make the difference between a space that feels claustrophobic or confined and one that is open and airy.

In a space with small windows, dark flooring will only serve to make the place appear visually smaller and gloomy. Where natural light is limited, select a light flooring that will refresh and enhance the amount of natural light and visually enlarge.

It’s an age-old decorating adage: light colours open up a room, while dark colours keep a space cozy. To give your room the illusion of spaciousness, bathe it in white. White surfaces bounce light around the room, keeping a small space feeling bright and open. In a narrow bathroom, white walls, a white bathtub, and an off-white vanity reflect light, giving the feeling of spaciousness. Dark tile floors ground the room. White grout lines break up the tile, ensuring the black tile doesn’t weigh down the room.

Furniture - While dual-purpose furniture is the best choice, it isn’t always available in a variety of styles.

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If you can go the DIY route, then you will be able to make furniture to fit in with your needs. If you are simply moving your existing furniture into a smaller space, consider how the pieces can be modified to fit in.

Dark wood furniture can be painted in lighter colours and upholstered pieces can be slip covered or reupholstered. Chairs without arms are perfect for small spaces because they’re much easier to get in and out of.

They’re also more lightweight. A mismatched pair can effortlessly be moved around the room to wherever they’re needed.

Mirrors - Use mirrors where you can to create the illusion of space and light and to reflect natural light into a room. A mirrored closet will create the illusion of width or length in an otherwise cramped-looking space.

In any small space, it’s important to not feel boxed in.

It’s very effective to keep things low and punctuate with verticals here and there.

If your house is too small to meet all your needs, gear spaces for double duty. A daybed can anchor a living room by mimicking the look of a trendy, extra-deep designer sofa - and scores space for guests to sleep.

Look for a daybed with a solid back for all-day lounging support. Cap off the ends with a pair of bolster pillows to imitate the rolled arms of a sofa. Two small tables work together as a larger coffee table but move aside easily to give guests more space.

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Great Gardening

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f you rent and are a garden lover, it can be difficult to have a great garden. You don’t want to spend a lot of money, as it is not your house and you might have to move. It can be tricky if you don’t do anything because

you feel you only may be there for a year, but five years down the track you will wish you had done some improvements. On the other hand, you may develop a fantastic garden and then, all of a sudden, after only 18 months, get the notice of eviction. It can be devastating.

To create a great garden in a rented property is easier if the property is small, as this means you don’t need to do as much work. If it is a large rental property, you may decide only to develop one area. Another idea is to talk to the owner and get them to agree that if you do the work, they will pay for the plants and whatever else is needed. I often think homeowners don’t understand that if you develop a nice garden, this will increase the value of their house and that means money in their pocket.

The one rule when creating a garden in a rented property is not to buy expensive plants. A cheap way to create a garden is to take cuttings of the good old-fashioned plants such as geraniums, lavender, salvias, daisies and hydrangeas. These plants strike really easily, don’t need a lot of care and grow really fast.

You will have a great garden within 12 months.

Slower plants such as roses, camellias and deciduous trees take several years before they are ready to plant out in the garden.

If you are renting, you may think you can’t have a veggie patch. Well that is not true. These days you can grow lots of vegetables in pots and there is now a huge range of different veggie growing containers. You can use old wheelbarrows, old cut down tanks, and old wooden boxes and you can even buy wooden crates from some veggie growing businesses. The same rules apply: good quality soil, which is enriched with compost and animal manure, well-drained and in full sun.

You can have a nice garden if you are renting, it just takes a little forethought and organisation. Growing plants in pots offers you a lot of opportunities that you don’t have if you are renting and don’t want to plant into the garden. Growing plants in pots also allows you to change things and keep the garden interesting.

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Just Decorating Nifty Nooks It’s easy to make even the smallest nook count.

Flowers and a mirror make a space feel bigger and are both pretty touches. Shelves hold magazines and baskets to stash the small stuff.

Redesign Your Furniture Layout Believe it or not, your space can look dramatically different just by moving the furniture!

Find a new focal point – like a fireplace, an outdoor view, an accent wall with a television, and move your furniture to complement it. Consider bringing pieces from other rooms of your home. By removing some furniture you can get a more open space, and the room may function better. Professional re-designers do this every day, why don’t you try? It’s totally free!

Update Your Bathroom

Your bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures are decor “accessories” of your sinks and showers!

Instead of replacing an entire countertop, try replacing the fixtures with more modern or more ornate ones. By changing the metal finish you can introduce a new wow factor. Copper, brushed chrome and brushed bronze all have beautiful patinas.

It’s All In The Art Painting stripes on a wall is a refreshing way to update your current colour scheme. A sequence of wide and narrow stripes in complementing colours is a stylish option. Artwork is a great way to change things up and give any room a boost. Expensive traditional framed pieces of artwork aren’t your only option anymore. Instead, create an eclectic art piece with plates you already own, or find them at garage sales and antique stores.

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Just Decorating Keep It Open Nothing beats piles of soft white towels for their luxurious look, especially when you have open shelving in a bathroom. Candles, a blue vase and green and cream-colour flowers add dashes of pretty to an all-white backdrop.

Don’t hide your dishes from view! Instead, make them a great kitchen feature by displaying one colour or style together. Simple dishes in white and soft celadon look fabulous.

Avoid the cluttered, chaotic look of jam-packed shelves by grouping books and accessories of similar size and shape in mini vignettes.

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Christian Lacroix found strength in numbers by making a coffee table for his Parisian pad out of four side tables pushed together.

Diane Keaton made an artistic statement out of the collection of dinnerware in her Beverly Hills home by grouping them by colour.

Drew Barrymore’s collection of white dishes in her production company office kitchen pops thanks to its placement on green open shelves painted to match the walls.

Splurge On Big Impact Decor When buying decorative pieces for your home, use the majority of your money on items that will make a huge statement. A full-length framed mirror that rests against the wall will have a wow factor right away.

Spending that same amount on a few decor items that go on a bookshelf may get lost in the context of books, and your money is essentially “wasted”.

Big On Bottles Keep glass cabinets bright with bold, colourful packaging. Red pop bottles with attractive labels are fun and fresh on a windowsill, too.

An attractive water hyacinth basket does a great job of organising an assortment of liquor bottles and creates a tidy, smart-looking minibar on a countertop.

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GAUTENG OLYMPUS - NEAT MODERN 2 BEDROOM FOR SALE This top stack 2 bedroom unit is in a secure complex with a 24 hr guard. The unit has a full bathroom and lock up garage. There is a swimming pool in the complex. It is also close to the shopping center and highway

R 550 000

CONTACT: Mariki Senekal - 083 407 6412 Just Property Group Silver Lakes Area 012 991 0399

OLYMPUS - STUNNING GROUND FLOOR UNIT FOR SALE Ground floor unit offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and living area, patio, wrap around garden, 2 garages that leads into the garden, 24hr security, Guardhouse.

Tenant in place till 31 August 2013 current Rental R6200.00

R 800 000

CONTACT: Cindy Rayne - 083 268 5446 Just Property Group Silver Lakes Area 012 991 0399

PRETORIA EAST - 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE Upmarket Family Home in secure estate.

Double Storey: 1 bedroom downstairs with full bathroom. Open plan living area leading onto wooden deck with built in braai and swimming pool. Modern kitchen with gas stove/electric stove, separate scullery. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms each leading onto balcony.

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GRAHAMSTOWN WESTHILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LUXURY 4 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE This family home features 4 bedrooms and 1 flatlet, with spacious living rooms complimented by 4 fireplaces throughout the house. The landscaped gardens offer a park like feel and is perfectly complimented by the glorious swimming pool.It is in walking distance to DSG and St. Andrews.

R3 200 000

Contact: Jessica Ferreira 082 467 8873 Jessica.ght@justresidential.co.za Just Property Group Grahamstown 046 622 9622

9 BEDROOM B&B FOR SALE IN SOMERSET HEIGHTS A home with so much to offer: several bedrooms, numerous bathrooms, substantial entertaining area with good indoor-outdoor flow to lapa, undercover & open braai areas, jacuzzi and pool. Self-contained, 2 bedroom flat affords the opportunity to generate extra income or have an office from home.

R5 000 000

Contact: Jessica Ferreira 082 467 8873 Jessica.ght@justresidential.co.za Just Property Group Grahamstown 046 622 9622

WESTHILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13 INVESTMENT FLATS FOR SALE This exclusive development is in close proximity to Rhodes University Campus. On offer: Eighteen 2-Bedroom Flats of 48m2 each. One covered parking Bay per flat. Each unit features an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, comprising of granite work tops, fridge/freezer, 4-plate ceran hon, under counter oven, cooker hood, 1 and 1/2 bowl drop-in sink and washing machine and dryer.

R860 000 including transfer duty

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EASTERN CAPE AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

EAST LONDON

Just Letting

Justin Emslie

ADDRESS CONTACT

15 Stewart Drive, Myriad House, Baysville, East London Tel: 043 726 7981 • Fax: 043 726 8092 • eastlondon@justletting.co.za

GRAHAMSTOWN

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

7 Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6139 Tel: 046 622 9622 • Fax: 086 519 9523 • grahamstown@justletting.co.za

JEFFREYS BAY / Just Letting HUMANSDORP

Leslie van der Merwe

David du Raan Wilna du Raan

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 12, 20 Neptune Terrace, Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay Tel: 042 293 4190 • Fax: 086 743 4289 • jbay@justletting.co.za

MOTHERWELL

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

2 Ndakana Street, NU 7 Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6211

Zenzile Geleba

Tel: 041 462 5535 • Fax: 041 462 5641 • motherwell@justpropertygroup.co.za

PORT ELIZABETH Just Letting EAST, WEST, CENTRAL

Brett Young Mandy Young

ADDRESS CONTACT

Bloomingdales Office Park, Cnr Main Rd & 9th Ave, Walmer, PE Tel: 041 581 6471 • Fax: 041 581 6501 • reception.pe@justletting.co.za

UITENHAGE

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

34 Graaff Reinett Road, Uitenhage Tel: 041 992 2630 • Fax: 086 518 9318 • uitenhage@justletting.co.za

GRAHAMSTOWN

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

7 Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6139 Tel: 046 622 9622 • Fax: 086 519 9523 • grahamstown@justletting.co.za

JEFFREYS BAY / Just Residential HUMANSDORP ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Property Magazine

Leslie van der Merwe

David du Raan Wilna du Raan

Shop 12, 20 Neptune Terrace, Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay Tel: 042 293 4190 • Fax: 086 743 4289 • jbay@justletting.co.za

PORT ELIZABETH Just Residential EAST, WEST, CENTRAL ADDRESS CONTACT

Yvette Greyling

Andrea Stevens

Bloomingdales Office Park, Cnr Main Rd & 9th Ave, Walmer, PE Tel: 041 581 6471 • Fax: 041 581 2439 • andrea.pe@justresidential.co.za

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UITENHAGE

Just Residential

Yvette Greyling

ADDRESS CONTACT

34 Graaff Reinett Road, Uitenhage Tel: 041 992 2630 • Fax: 086 518 9318 • despatch@residential.co.za

MOTHERWELL

Just Residential

Zenzile Geleba

ADDRESS CONTACT

2 Ndakana Street, NU 7 Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6211

GRAHAMSTOWN

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

7 Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6139 Tel: 046 622 9622 • Fax: 086 519 9523 • grahamstown@justletting.co.za

Tel: 041 462 5535 • Fax: 041 462 5641 • motherwell@justpropertygroup.co.za

JEFFREYS BAY / Just Commercial HUMANSDORP

Leslie van der Merwe

David du Raan Wilna du Raan

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 12, 20 Neptune Terrace, Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay Tel: 042 293 4190 • Fax: 086 743 4289 • jbay@justletting.co.za

PORT ELIZABETH

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Bloomingdales Office Park, Cnr Main Rd & 9th Ave, Walmer, PE Tel: 041 581 6471 • Fax: 041 581 2439 • pe@justcommercial.co.za

Mark Connett

FREE STATE AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

BLOEMFONTEIN

Just Letting

Petro Snyders

ADDRESS CONTACT

70 Kellner Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein Tel: 051 447 8773 • Fax: 051 447 5833 • bloemfontein@justletting.co.za

KROONSTAD

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

40 Murray Streetz, Kroonstad Tel: 056 213 4198 • Fax: 086 545 8080 • kroonstad@justletting.co.za

SASOLBURG Just Letting

Braam Zwart

Brigitte Jacobs Theo Venter

ADDRESS CONTACT

Riemland Office Park, Office No. 8, Riemland Street, Sasolburg Tel: 016 976 8341 • Fax: 016 976 8884 • sasolburg@justletting.co.za

WELKOM

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

400 Stateway, Welkom Tel: 057 657 3665 • Fax: 086 535 6513 • welkom@justpropertygroup.co.za

BLOEMFONTIEN

Just Residential

Braam Zwart

Petro Snyders

ADDRESS 70 Kellner Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein CONTACT Tel: 051 447 8773 • Fax: 051 447 5833 bloemfontein@justletting.co.za 78

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KROONSTAD

Just Residential

ADDRESS 40 Murray Street, Kroonstad CONTACT Tel: 056 213 4198 • Fax: 086 545 8080 kroonstad@justresidential.co.za

SASOLBURG Just Residential

Braam Zwart Talbot Sadler

Brigitte Jacobs Theo Venter

ADDRESS CONTACT

Riemland Office Park, Office No. 8, Riemland Street, Sasolburg Tel: 016 976 8341 • Fax: 016 976 8884 • sasolburg@justletting.co.za

WELKOM

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

400 Stateway, Welkom Tel: 0861 587 8538 • Fax: 086 535 6513 • welkom@justpropertygroup.co.za

SASOLBURG Just Commercial

Braam Zwart

Brigitte Jacobs Theo Venter

ADDRESS

Riemland Office Park, Office No. 8, Riemland Street, Sasolburg

CONTACT

Tel: 016 976 8341 • Fax: 016 976 8884 • sasolburg@justletting.co.za

WELKOM

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

400 Stateway, Welkom Tel: 0861 587 8538 • Fax: 086 535 6513 • welkom@justpropertygroup.co.za

Braam Zwart

GAUTENG AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

ALBERTON

Just Letting

Stephen Brown

ADDRESS

9 Trelawny Street West, New Redruth, Alberton

CONTACT

Tel: 011 869 0644 • Fax: 086 754 2408 • alberton@justletting.co.za

BEDFORDVIEW

Just Letting

ADDRESS

No. 5, 1st Avenue Corner 2nd Street, Orange Grove

CONTACT

Tel: 011 483 1265 • Fax: 011 728 4619 • admin.bedfordview@justletting.co.za

BENONI

Just Letting

ADDRESS

33 Lakefield Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni

CONTACT

Tel: 011 894 3252 • Fax: 011 894 4083 • benoni@justletting.co.za

BOKSBURG

Just Letting

ADDRESS

33 Lakefield Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni

CONTACT

Tel: 011 894 3252 • Fax: 011 894 4083 • boksburg@justletting.co.za

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Jeffrey Sher

Andre Badenhorst

Andre Badenhorst

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EDENVALE

Just Letting

ADDRESS

No. 5, 1st Avenue Corner 2nd Street, Orange Grove

CONTACT

Tel: 011 483 1265 • Fax: 011 728 4619 • admin.edenvale@justletting.co.za

FOURWAYS

Just Letting

ADDRESS

51 Thembi Place Office Park, Calderwood Road, Lonehill, Sandton

CONTACT

Tel: 011 467 5923 • Fax: 011 467 5929 • nicci.fourways@justpropertygroup.co.za

GERMISTON

Just Letting

ADDRESS

9 Trelawny Street West, New Redruth, Alberton

CONTACT

Tel: 011 869 0644 • Fax: 086 754 2408 • alberton@justletting.co.za

HONEYDEW

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 3 Honeydew Shopping Centre, Blueberry St, Honeydew Tel: 011 794 4861 • Fax: 086 768 0501 • honeydew@justletting.co.za

ILLOVO

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

104 Sandton Drive, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196 Tel: 011 883 4191 • Fax: 011 883 7953 • agents1.illovo@justletting.co.za

JHB CBD

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

No. 5, 1st Avenue Corner 2nd Street, Orange Grove Tel: 011 483 1265 • Fax: 011 728 4619 • admin.jozicbd@justletting.co.za

JHB SOUTH

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

9 Trelawny Street West, New Redruth, Alberton Tel: 011 869 0644 • Fax: 086 754 2408 • jhbsouth@justletting.co.za

KEMPTON PARK

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

39 Kerk Street, Kempton Park Tel: 011 970 3700 • Fax: 011 970 3640 • kempton@justletting.co.za

KILLARNEY

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

No. 5, 1st Avenue Corner 2nd Street, Orange Grove Tel: 011 483 1265 • Fax: 011 728 4619 • admin.killarney@justletting.co.za

KRUGERSDORP

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

329 Jorrison Road, Monument, Krugersdorp Tel: 011 953 3646 • Fax: 011 953 2470 • krugersdorp@justletting.co.za

LONEHILL

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

51 Thembi Place Office Park, Calderwood Road, Lonehill, Sandton

MELVILLE

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

The Boulevard of Melville, Corner of Main and Ayr Road, Melville Tel: 011 482 1022 • Fax: 011 482 9097 • melville@justletting.co.za

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Jeffrey Sher

Nicci Roussos

Stephen Brown

Paul Farmer

Lynette Bosman

Jeffrey Sher

Stephen Brown

Danny Halbe

Jeffrey Sher

Jerry Prinsloo

Nicci Roussos

Tel: 011 467 5923 • Fax: 011 467 5929 • nicci.fourways@justpropertygroup.co.za

Paul Farmer

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MIDRAND

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

563 Seventh Road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, 1685 Tel: 011 315 2561 • Fax: 011 315 1540 • midrand@justletting.co.za

RANDBURG

Just Letting

Andrew Lucas

Paul Farmer

ADDRESS Office13, Fountainebleau Village, Cnr Republic & Rabie Rd, Fountainebleau CONTACT Tel: 011 793 2757 • Fax: 011 793 3436 • randburg@justletting.co.za

RANDPARK RIDGE Just Letting

Eugene van Heerden Pieter van Heerden

ADDRESS CONTACT

2B Rock Cottage Office Park, Jangroentjie Avenue, Randpark RidgeTel: 011 794 1322 • Fax: 011 794 4797 • agents.randparkridge@justletting.co.za

ROODEPOORT

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

1 Wilro Heights Office Park, c/o Ruhamah Dr & Ouklip Rd, Wilro Park Tel: 011 766 1000 • Fax: 011 764 5744 • reception.rdp@justletting.co.za

SANDTON

Just Letting

Jacques Erasmus

Kim Kennedy

ADDRESS 104 Sandton Drive, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196 CONTACT Tel: 011 883 8321 • Fax: 011 884 0128 reception.sandton@justletting.co.za

VANDERBIJLPARK - TRIANGLE

ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Letting

Brigitte Jacobs Theo Venter

171 Louis Trichardt Boulevard, SE6, Vanderbijlpark Tel: 016 982 3672 • Fax: 086 762 5272 • vanderbijlpark@justletting.co.za

VEREENIGING - VAAL TRIANGLE

Just Letting

Brigitte Jacobs Theo Venter

ADDRESS CONTACT

44 Umtata Street, Three Rivers, Vereeniging Tel: 016 423 5282 • Fax: 016 423 6721 • vaaltriangle@justletting.co.za

ILLOVO

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

104 Sandton Drive, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196 Tel: 011 883 4191 • Fax: 011 883 7953 • agents1.illovo@justletting.co.za

KEMPTON PARK

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

39 Kerk Street, Kempton Park Tel: 011 970 3700 • Fax: 011 970 3640 • kempton@justresidential.co.za

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Lynette Bosman

Danny Halbe

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KRUGERSDORP

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

329 Jorrison Road, Monument, Krugersdorp Tel: 011 953 3646 • Fax: 011 953 2470 • krugersdorp@justletting.co.za

MIDRAND

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

563 Seventh Road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, 1685 Tel: 011 315 2561 • Fax: 011 315 1540 • midrand@justletting.co.za

RANDPARK RIDGE Just Residential

Jerry Prinsloo

Andrew Lucas

Eugene van Heerden Pieter van Heerden

ADDRESS CONTACT

2B Rock Cottage Office Park, Jangroentjie Avenue, Randpark Ridge Tel: 011 794 1322 • Fax: 011 794 4797 • randparkridge@justresidential.co.za

ROODEPOORT

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

1 Wilro Heights Office Park, c/o Ruhamah Dr & Ouklip Rd, Wilro Park Tel: 011 766 1000 • Fax: 011 764 5744 • reception.rdp@justletting.co.za

SANDTON

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

104 Sandton Drive, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196 Tel: 011 883 8321 • Fax: 011 884 0128 • reception.sandton@justletting.co.za

VANDERBIJLPARK - TRIANGLE ADDRESS CONTACT

Kim Kennedy

Theo Venter

171 Louis Trichardt Boulevard, SE6, Vanderbijlpark Tel: 016 982 3672 • Fax: 086 762 5272 • vaal@justresidential.co.za

VEREENIGING - VAAL TRIANGLE ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Residential

Jacques Erasmus

Just Residential

Theo Venter

44 Umtata Street, Three Rivers, Vereeniging Tel: 016 423 5282 • Fax: 016 423 6721 • vaal@justresidential.co.za

KEMPTON PARK Just Commercial

Danny Halbe Terry Karandreas

ADDRESS CONTACT

39 Kerk Street, Kempton Park Tel: 011 970 3700 • Fax: 011 970 3640 • kempton@justcommercial.co.za

MIDRAND

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

563 Seventh Road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, 1685 Tel: 011 315 2561 • Fax: 011 315 1540 • midrand@justletting.co.za

VANDERBIJLPARK - TRIANGLE ADDRESS CONTACT

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171 Louis Trichardt Boulevard, SE6, Vanderbijlpark Tel: 016 982 3672 • Fax: 086 762 5272 • vaal@justcommercial.co.za

VEREENIGING - VAAL TRIANGLE ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Commercial

Andrew Lucas

Just Commercial

Theo Venter

44 Umtata Street, Three Rivers, Vereeniging Tel: 016 423 5282 • Fax: 016 423 6721 • vaal@justcommercial.co.za

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KWAZULU-NATAL AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE Lee Greeff

AMANZIMTOTI

Just Letting

ADDRESS

112 Inyoni Rocks Drive, Amanzimtoti

CONTACT

Tel: 031 903 7434 • Fax: 031 903 2749 • toti@justletting.co.za

BALLITO

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Shop 28, The Quarter, Steward Drive, Ballito

CONTACT

Tel: 032 946 1332 • Fax: 086 621 3882 • ballito@justletting.co.za

Earl Gabriel

BEREA

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Shop 12, Standard Bank Centre, Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban

CONTACT

Tel: 031 201 8782 • Fax: 031 201 8784 • berea@justletting.co.za

Melanie Hall

DURBAN NORTH

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Shop 12, Standard Bank Centre, Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban

CONTACT

Tel: 031 201 8782 • Fax: 031 201 8784 • berea@justletting.co.za

Melanie Hall

EMPANGENI

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Suite 10, Partridge Place, Tassel Berry, CBD Richards Bay

CONTACT

Tel: 035 789 5629 • Fax: 086 689 1211 • empangeni@justletting.co.za

Lezanne Janse van Vuuren

HILLCREST

Just Letting

ADDRESS

51 Old Main Road, Gillitts, 3610

CONTACT

Tel: 031 765 8407 • Fax: 031 765 2513 • hillcrest@justletting.co.za

John Roberts

MARGATE Just Letting

ADDRESS

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129 jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

NEWCASTLE

Just Letting

ADDRESS

83 Victoria Street, Newcastle, 2940

CONTACT

Tel: 034 325 0622 • Fax: 034 315 9163 • newcastle@justletting.co.za

PIETERMARITZBURG / MIDLANDS ADDRESS

Angelique Hughes

Just Letting

Shaun du Bois

202 Greyling Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

CONTACT Tel: 033 342 9983 • Fax: 086 514 5662 shaun.pmb@justpropertygroup.co.za

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PINETOWN / WESTVILLE

Just Letting

Melanie Hall

ADDRESS

1 Prische House, Church Road, Westville, 3630

CONTACT

Tel: 031 266 3868 • Fax: 031 266 8721 • westville@justletting.co.za

PORT SHEPSTONE Just Letting

ADDRESS

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129 jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

QUEENSBURGH (DURBAN SOUTH) ADDRESS CONTACT

RICHARDS BAY

Just Letting

John Roberts

204 Malvern Park Shopping Centre, 155 Main Rd, Malvern Tel: 031 464 6107 • Fax: 031 464 8141 • queensburgh@justletting.co.za

Just Letting

Caroll Heyns

ADDRESS

Suite 10, Partridge Place, Tassel Berry, CBD Richards Bay

CONTACT

Tel: 035 789 5629 • Fax: 086 689 1211

richardsbay@justletting.co.za

UMHLANGA

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Shop 27B, Lighthouse Mall, Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks

CONTACT

Tel: 031 561 1974 • Fax: 031 561 6259 • umhlanga@justletting.co.za

Lloyd Robinson

WATERFALL

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Shop 38A, Linkhills Centre, 141 Inanda Road, 3652

CONTACT

Tel: 031 762 3201 • Fax: 031 762 3202

John Roberts

admin.waterfall@justpropertygroup.co.za

AMANZIMTOTI

Just Residential

ADDRESS

112 Inyoni Rocks Drive, Amanzimtoti

CONTACT

Tel: 031 903 7434 • Fax: 031 903 2749

Lee Greeff

reception.toti@justpropertygroup.co.za

BALLITO

Just Residential

ADDRESS

Shop 28, The Quarter, Steward Drive, Ballito

CONTACT

Tel: 032 946 1332 • Fax: 086 621 3882 • ballito@justletting.co.za

BEREA

Just Residential

ADDRESS

Shop 12, Standard Bank Centre, Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban

CONTACT

Tel: 031 201 8782 • Fax: 031 201 8784 • berea@justletting.co.za

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Melanie Hall

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EMPANGENI

Just Residential

Caroll Heyns

ADDRESS

Suite 10, Partridge Place, Tassel Berry, CBD Richards Bay

CONTACT

Tel: 035 789 5629 • Fax: 086 689 1211

richardsbay@justresidential.co.za

HILLCREST

Just Residential

ADDRESS

51 Old Main Road, Gillitts, 3610

CONTACT

Tel: 031 765 8407 • Fax: 031 765 2513 • hillcrest@justresidential.co.za

John Roberts

MARGATE Just Residential

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

ADDRESS

74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT

Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129

jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

PIETERMARITZBURG / MIDLANDS

Just Residential Shaun du Bois

ADDRESS

202 Greyling Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

CONTACT

Tel: 033 342 9983 • Fax: 086 514 5662

shaun.pmb@justpropertygroup.co.za

PINETOWN / WESTVILLE

Just Residential

Melanie Hall

ADDRESS

1 Prische House, Church Road, Westville, 3630

CONTACT

Tel: 031 266 3868 • Fax: 031 266 8721 • westville@justletting.co.za

PORT SHEPSTONE Just Residential

ADDRESS

74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT

Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

QUEENSBURGH (DURBAN SOUTH) Just Residential

John Roberts

ADDRESS 204 Malvern Park Shopping Centre, 155 Main Rd, Malvern CONTACT Tel: 031 464 6107 • Fax: 031 464 8141 admin.queensburgh@justletting.co.za

RICHARDS BAY

Just Residential

Caroll Heyns

ADDRESS Suite 10, Partridge Place, Tassel Berry, CBD Richards Bay CONTACT Tel: 035 789 5629 • Fax: 086 689 1211 richardsbay@justresidential.co.za

UMHLANGA

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 27B Lighhouse Mall, Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks Tel: 031 561 1974 • Fax: 031 561 6259 • umhlanga@justletting.co.za

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Lloyd Robinson

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AMANZIMTOTI

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

112 Inyoni Rocks Drive, Amanzimtoti Tel: 031 903 7434 • Fax: 031 903 2749 • lee.toti@justpropertygroup.co.za

BALLITO

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 28, The Quarter, Steward Road, Ballito Tel: 032 946 1332 • Fax: 086 621 3882 • ballito@justletting.co.za

DURBAN METRO COMMERCIAL

Just Commercial

Lee Greeff

Earl Gabriel

Melanie Hall

ADDRESS 1 Prische House, Church Road, Westville, 3630 CONTACT Tel: 031 266 3868 • Fax: 031 266 8721 mhall.franchisee@justpropertygroup.co.za

MARGATE Just Commercial

ADDRESS

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

No. 74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129 jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

NEW CASTLE

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

83 Victoria Street, Newcastle, 2940 Tel: 034 325 0622 • Fax: 034 315 9163 • newcastle@justletting.co.za

PIETERMARITZBURG / MIDLANDS Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Angelique Hughes

Rob du Bois Shaun du Bois

202 Greyling Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Tel: 033 342 9983 • Fax: 086 514 5662 • shaun.pmb@justpropertygroup.co.za

PORT SHEPSTONE Just Commercial

ADDRESS

Jenny Lee Homan Lawrence Lee Homan

74 Marine Drive, Margate

CONTACT Tel: 039 312 0186 • Fax: 039 317 1129 jenny.margate@justpropertygroup.co.za

LIMPOPO AREA

SERVICES

PIETERSBURG (POLOKWANE)

FRANCHISEE Just Letting

Gert van den Heever

ADDRESS 44 Burger Street, 20 Tambotiehof, Polokwane CONTACT Tel: 015 291 2622 • Fax: 086 615 1084 admin.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

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MPUMALANGA AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

MIDDELBURG

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

32 John Magagula Street, Middelburg, 1035 Tel: 013 243 4747 • Fax: 013 243 2384 • middelburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

Chris Niehaus

NELSPRUIT

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

38 Mostert Street, Nelspruit Tel: 013 752 2464 • Fax: 013 752 2301 • nelspruit@justletting.co.za

Lerna Muller

SECUNDA

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 9A, Secunda Village, Nelson Mandela Drive, Secunda, 2302 Tel: 017 634 2399 • Fax: 086 271 5720 • secunda@justletting.co.za

Christina Marx

WITBANK

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Unit 6, 8 Corridor Crescent, Ben Fleur, Witbank, 1035 Tel: 013 656 4747 • Fax: 013 656 6441 • witbank@justpropertygroup.co.za

MIDDELBURG

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

32 John Magagula Street, Middelburg, 1035 Tel: 013 243 4747 • Fax: 013 243 2384 • middelburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

SECUNDA Just Residential

Chris Niehaus

Chris Niehaus

Christina Marx Racois Ueckermann

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 9A, Secunda Village, Nelson Mandela Drive, Secunda, 2302 Tel: 017 634 2399 • Fax: 086 271 5720 • secunda@justresidential.co.za

WITBANK

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Unit 7, 8 Corridor Crescent, Ben Fleur, Witbank, 1035 Tel: 013 656 4747 • Fax: 013 656 6441 • witbank@justpropertygroup.co.za

MIDDELBURG

Just Commercial

Chris Niehaus

Chris Niehaus

ADDRESS 32 John Magagula Street, Middelburg, 1035 CONTACT Tel: 013 243 4747 • Fax: 013 243 2384 middelburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

WITBANK

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Unit 7, 8 Corridor Crescent, Ben Fleur, Witbank, 1035 Tel: 013 656 4747 • Fax: 013 656 6441 • witbank@justpropertygroup.co.za

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NAMIBIA AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

SWAKOPMUND

Just Letting

Hendry Kinnear

ADDRESS Apex Park, Unit 25 B, Smith Street, Swakopmund CONTACT Tel: 0026464 403770 • Fax: 00264 64 403750 swakopmund@justpropertygroup.com.na

WINDHOEK

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Andimba Toyvvo Ya Toyvo, 63 Suinderhof, Windhoek Tel: 002646 122 6073 • Fax: 002646 122 0674 • info@justletting.com.na

SWAKOPMUND

Just Residential

Schantal Teichmann

Hendry Kinnear

ADDRESS Apex Park, Unit 25 B, Smith Street, Swakopmund CONTACT Tel: 0026464 403770 • Fax: 00264 64 403750 swakopmund@justpropertygroup.com.na

WINDHOEK

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Andimba Toyvvo Ya Toyvo, 63 Suinderhof, Windhoek Tel: 002646 122 6073 • Fax: 002646 122 0674 • info@justletting.com.na

SWAKOPMUND

Just Commercial

Schantal Teichmann

Hendry Kinnear

ADDRESS Apex Park, Unit 25 B, Smith Street, Swakopmund CONTACT Tel: 0026464 403770 • Fax: 00264 64 403750 swakopmund@justpropertygroup.com.na

WINDHOEK

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Andimba Toyvvo Ya Toyvo, 63 Suinderhof, Windhoek Tel: 002646 122 6073 • Fax: 002646 122 0674 • info@justletting.com.na

Schantal Teichmann

NORTH WEST AREA

SERVICES

HARTBEESPOORT / BRITS Just Letting

FRANCHISEE Amanda Rheeders Derick Rheeders

ADDRESS Shop 7, Crossroads Centre, Hartbeespoort CONTACT Tel: 012 259 1211 • Fax: 086 689 0556 hartbeespoort@justpropertygroup.co.za

KLERKSDORP

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

58 Buffelsdoorn Drive, Flamwood, Klerksdorp, 2570 Tel: 018 468 8446 • Fax: 018 468 7433 • klerksdorp@justletting.co.za

POTCHEFSTROOM

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

29 Peter Mokaba Street, Potchefstroom, 2531 Tel: 018 293 1858 • Fax: 018 293 1638 • potchefstroom@justletting.co.za

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Erika van Zyl

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RUSTENBURG

Just Letting

Marais Scholtz

ADDRESS CONTACT

59 Steen Street, Rustenburg Maretha Scholtz Tel: 014 592 8100 • Fax: 086 635 4221 • rustenburg@justletting.co.za

VRYBURG

Just Letting

Mathilda Schlebusch

ADDRESS CONTACT

24 De Kock Street, Vryburg, 8600 Tel: 053 927 2174 • Fax: 053 927 2415 • vryburg@justletting.co.za

HARTBEESPOORT / BRITS Just Residential

Amanda Rheeders Derick Rheeders

ADDRESS Shop 7, Crossroads Centre, Hartbeespoort CONTACT Tel: 012 259 1211 • Fax: 086 689 0556 hartbeespoort@justletting.co.za

KLERKSDORP

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

58 Buffelsdoorn Drive, Flamwood, Klerksdorp, 2570 Tel: 018 468 8446 • Fax: 018 468 7433 • klerksdorp@justresidential.co.za

POTCHEFSTROOM

Just Residential

Colette Myburg

Colette Myburg

ADDRESS 29 Peter Mokaba Street, Potcheftroom, 2531 CONTACT Tel: 018 293 1858 • Fax: 086 613 1607 potchefstroom@justresidential.co.za

VRYBURG

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

24 De Kock Street, Vryburg, 8600 Tel: 053 927 2174 • Fax: 053 927 2415 • vryburg@justresidential.co.za

Mathilda Schlebusch

KLERKSDORP

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

58 Buffelsdoorn Drive, Flamwood, Klerksdorp, 2570 Tel: 018 468 8446 • Fax: 018 468 7433 • klerksdorp@justresidential.co.za

POTCHEFSTROOM

Just Commercial

Colette Myburg

Colette Myburg

ADDRESS 29 Peter Mokaba Street, Potcheftroom, 2531 CONTACT Tel: 018 293 1858 • Fax: 086 613 1607 potchefstroom@justresidential.co.za

RUSTENBURG

Just Commercial

Marais Scholtz

ADDRESS CONTACT

59 Steen Street, Rustenburg Maretha Scholtz Tel: 014 592 8100 • Fax: 086 635 4221 • rustenburg@justletting.co.za

VRYBURG

Just Commercial

Mathilda Schlebusch

ADDRESS CONTACT

24 De Kock Street, Vryburg, 8600 Tel: 053 927 2174 • Fax: 053 927 2415 • vryburg@justcommercial.co.za

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NORTHERN CAPE AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

KIMBERLEY

Just Letting

Rozanne le Roux

ADDRESS CONTACT

21 Carters Road, Kestellhof Kimberley, 8301 Tel: 053 861 5436 • Fax: 053 861 5440 • kimberley@justletting.co.za

PRETORIA AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

BROOKLYN Just Letting

Sunette Roberts Morne Roberts

ADDRESS

41 Dely Road, Hazelwood, Pretoria, 0081

CONTACT Tel: 012 346 2646 • Fax: 086 550 7879 sunette.brooklyn@justpropertygroup.co.za

CENTURION EAST / SOUTH

Just Letting

Brian van Wijk

ADDRESS

92 Jean Avenue, Doringkloof, Centurion

CONTACT

Tel: 012 667 5201 • Fax: 012 667 2447 • centurioneast@justletting.co.za

CENTURION WEST

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Corner Hendrik Verwoerd and Rooihuiskraal Road, Amberfield

CONTACT

Tel: 012 656 7777 • Fax: 086 671 2869 • centurionwest@justletting.co.za

Lance Nowitz

EQUESTRIA

Just Letting

ADDRESS

Equestria Gateway, Cnr Simon Vermooten & Furrow Rd, Equestria

CONTACT

Tel: 012 807 4248 • Fax: 012 807 4732 • faerieglen@justpropertygroup.co.za

FAERIE GLEN / WOODHILL

Just Letting

Danny Halbe

Danny Halbe

ADDRESS

Equestria Gateway, Cnr Simon Vermooten & Furrow Road, Equestria

CONTACT

Tel: 012 807 4248 • Fax: 012 807 4732 • faerieglen@justpropertygroup.co.za

MONTANA

Just Letting

Kirby Engelbrecht

ADDRESS Shop 20, Magalieskruin Shopping Centre, Braam Pretorious St, Magalieskruin CONTACT

Tel: 012 543 2832 • Fax: 012 543 3179 • montana@justletting.co.za

MORELETA PARK

Just Letting

ADDRESS

817 Rubenstein Drive, Moreletapark

CONTACT

Tel: 012 993 0723 • Fax: 012 993 3579 • moreletapark@justletting.co.za

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PRETORIA CENTRAL

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

133 Soutpansberg Road, Riviera Tel: 012 343 9210 • Fax: 012 329 7467 • pretoriacentral@justletting.co.za

PRETORIA NORTH

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 3, De Jong Centre, Cnr Rachel de Beer and Ben Viljoen, Gauteng Tel: 012 546 3775 • Fax: 012 546 3727 • pretorianorth@justletting.co.za

Xander Ungerer

Magnus Engelbrecht

SILVER LAKES

Just Letting

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Dischem Centre, Shop 10B, Cnr Hans Strydom and Haymeadow Crescent, Olympus, Gauteng Tel: 012 991 0399 • Fax: 086 636 1771 • silverlakes@justletting.co.za

THE MOOT

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

133 Soutpansberg Road, Riviera Tel: 012 329 9210 • Fax: 012 329 7467 • moot@justletting.co.za

BROOKLYN Just Residential

ADDRESS

Grant Nowitz

Xander Ungerer

Sunette Roberts Morne Roberts

41 Dely Road, Hazelwood, Pretoria, 0081

CONTACT Tel: 012 346 2646 • Fax: 086 550 7879 sunette.brooklyn@justpropertygroup.co.za

CENTURION EAST/ SOUTH

Just Residential

Brian van Wijk

ADDRESS CONTACT

92 Jean Avenue, Doringkloof, Centurion, 157 Tel: 012 667 5201 • Fax: 012 667 2447 • centurioneast@justletting.co.za

CENTURION WEST

Just Residential

Lance Nowitz

ADDRESS Corner Hendrik Verwoerd and Rooihuiskraal Road, Amberfield CONTACT Tel: 012 656 7777 • Fax: 086 671 2869 centurionwest@justresidential.co.za

EQUESTRIA

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Equestria Gateway, Cnr Simon Vermooten & Furrow Rd, Equestria, Tel: 012 807 4248 • Fax: 012 807 4732 • faerieglen@justpropertygroup.co.za

FAERIE GLEN / WOODHILL ADDRESS CONTACT

MONTANA

Just Residential

Danny Halbe

Danny Halbe

Equestria Gateway, Cnr Simon Vermooten & Furrow Rd, Equestria, Tel: 012 807 4248 • Fax: 012 807 4732 • faerieglen@justpropertygroup.co.za

Just Residential

Kirby Engelbrecht

ADDRESS Shop 20, Magalieskruin Shopping Centre, Braam Pretorious St, Magalieskruin CONTACT Tel: 012 543 2832 • Fax: 012 543 3179 • montana@justletting.co.za

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MORELETA PARK

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

817 Rubenstein Drive, Moreletapark Tel: 012 993 0723 • Fax: 012 993 3579 • moreletapark@justresidential.co.za

PRETORIA NORTH

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop 3, De Jong Centre, Cnr Rachel de Beer and Ben Viljoen, Gauteng Tel: 012 546 3775 • Fax: 012 546 3727 • pretorianorth@justletting.co.za

Joy Gillespie

Magnus Engelbrecht

SILVER LAKES

Just Residential

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Dischem Cntr, Shop 10B, Cnr Hans Strydom & Haymeadow Crescent, Olympus, Gauteng Tel: 012 991 0399 • Fax: 086 636 1771 • silverlakes@justletting.co.za

Grant Nowitz

CENTURION

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

92 Jean Avenue, Doringkloof, Centurion, 157 Tel: 012 667 5201 • Fax: 012 667 2447 • centurioneast@justletting.co.za

PRETORIA EAST

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

Equestria Gateway, Cnr Simon Vermooten & Furrow Road, Equestria, Tel: 012 807 4732 • Fax: 012 807 4248 • faerieglen@justpropertygroup.co.za

Brian van Wijk

Danny Halbe

WESTERN CAPE AREA

SERVICES

FRANCHISEE

ATLANTIC SEABOARD Just Letting Armin Schwarztrauber ADDRESS CONTACT

186B Main Road, Cnr Arthurs Road, Sea Point, 8005 Tel: 021 433 2311 • Fax: 021 433 0377 • atlantic@justletting.co.za

BIG BAY

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Unit 46, Eden on the Bay, Big Bay, Blouberg Tel: 021 554 9634 • Fax: 021 554 9635 • bigbay@justletting.co.za

Pieter van Rensburg

BLOUBERG

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

45 Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand, Blouberg Tel: 021 557 3046 • Fax: 021 557 7841 • blouberg@justletting.co.za

BRACKENFELL

Just Letting

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Unit D, CapeGate Shopping Precinct, Okavango Rd, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560 Tel: 021 982 8640 • Fax: 086 550 6495 • brackenfell@justletting.co.za

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Werner du Plessis

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CITY BOWL

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

95 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001 Tel: 021 423 3344 • Fax: 021 423 7471 • citybowl@justletting.co.za

Cornelia Garrett

CLAREMONT

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

71 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Southern Suburbs, 7708 Tel: 021 683 0549 • Fax: 021 683 0548 • claremont@justletting.co.za

Johan van Bosch

CONSTANTIABERG

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

45 Tokai Road, Tokai, Southern Suburbs, 7945 Tel: 021 713 4581 • Fax: 021 713 4583 • constantiaberg@justletting.co.za

GEORGE

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

1 Church Corner, 2 Kerk Street, George Tel: 044 874 0192 • Fax: 086 563 3291 • george@justletting.co.za

HERMANUS ADDRESS CONTACT

Ian Stuart

Pieter van Rensburg

Just Letting

HOUTBAY

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

Danie Steyn

Eenheid B5 Birkenhead Village, 34 Main Road, Hermanus Tel: 028 313 2315 • Fax: 028 313 2026 • hermanus@justletting.co.za

Carol Stuart Armin Swarztrauber

36 Durr Estate Centre, Victoria Avenue, Houtbay Tel: 021 791 0341 • Fax: 021 791 0342 • houtbay@justletting.co.za

KNYSNA

Just Letting

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

ADDRESS Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna CONTACT Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 knysna@justletting.co.za

LANGEBAAN / SALDANHA ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Letting

Stefan Marais

Shop 1 Gateway Centre, Mykonos Road, Langebaan Tel: 022 772 0319 • Fax: 086 536 5555 • langebaan@justletting.co.za

MILNERTON Just Letting

Johan van den Berg Hendrik van den Berg

ADDRESS CONTACT

Office G03, Millvale House, 6 Millvale Street, Milnerton Tel: 021 551 8476 • Fax: 021 551 8493

MOSSEL BAY

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

60A Marsh Street, Mossel Bay Tel: 044 690 5002 • Fax: 044 690 5003 • mosselbay@justletting.co.za

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N1 CITY / BURGUNDY ESTATE

Just Letting

Pieter van den Berg

ADDRESS and Tygervalley Road CONTACT

N1 City, Burgundy Estate, Burgundy Square, G04 Cnr Burgundy

OUDSTHOORN

Just Letting

ADDRESS CONTACT

1 Mimosa Avenue, Oudtshoorn Tel: 044 272 5336 • Fax: 044 272 7744 • oudtshoorn@justletting.co.za

Tel: 086 119 1999 • Fax: 021 558 1361 • queries@justpropertygroup.co.za

Cobus van den Bergh

PARKLANDS

Just Letting

ADDRESS

45 Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand, Blouberg

CONTACT

Tel: 021 557 3046 • Fax: 021 557 7841 • blouberg@justletting.co.za

Pieter van Rensburg

PLETTENBERG BAY Just Letting

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

ADDRESS

Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna

CONTACT

Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 • knysna@justletting.co.za

SOUTH PENINSULA

Just Letting

ADDRESS

45 Tokai Road, Tokai, Southern Suburbs, 7945

CONTACT

Tel: 021 713 4581 • Fax: 021 713 4583 • southpeninsula@justletting.co.za

Ian Stuart

STELLENBOSCH

Just Letting

ADDRESS

1 De Wet Centre, Cnr Church Street & Bird St, Stellenbosch, 7600

CONTACT

Tel: 021 883 8880 • Fax: 086 617 5073 • stellenbosch@justletting.co.za

TYGERBERG

Just Letting

ADDRESS

The Bridge, 304 Durban Road, Bellville

Camilia du Toit

Colin Lamb

CONTACT Tel: 021 910 0226 • Fax: 021 910 4875 agents.tygerberg@justletting.co.za

WINELANDS / PAARL Just Letting

Jacques Basson

ADDRESS

276 Main Road, Paarl, 7646

CONTACT

Tel: 021 872 2278 • Fax: 086 501-2917 • paarl@justletting.co.za

ATLANTIC SEABOARD Just Residential ADDRESS

Armin Schwarztrauber

186B Main Road, Cnr Arthurs Road, Sea Point, 8005

CONTACT

Tel: 021 433 2311/ 021 434 0148 • Fax: 021 433 0377 atlantic@justresidential.co.za

BIG BAY / BLOUBERG / PARKLANDS ADDRESS

Just Residential

Pieter van Rensburg

45 Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand, Blouberg

CONTACT Tel: 021 557 3046 • Fax: 021 557 7841 • blouberg@justletting.co.za central.capetown@justcommercial.co.za 94

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BRACKENFELL

Just Residential

ADDRESS

Unit D, CapeGate Shopping Precinct, Okavango Rd, Brackenfell, 7560, Cape Town

CONTACT

Tel: 021 982 8640 • Fax: (086) 550 6445 • brackenfell@justletting.co.za

Werner du Plessis

GEORGE

Just Residential

ADDRESS

1 Church Corner, 2 Kerk Street, George

CONTACT

Tel: 044 874 0192 • Fax: 086 563 3291 • george@justletting.co.za

HERMANUS ADDRESS CONTACT

Just Residential

Pieter van Rensburg

Danie Steyn

Eenheid B5 Birkenhead Village, 34 Main Road, Hermanus Tel: 028 313 2315 • Fax: 028 313 2026 • hermanus@justresidential.co.za

HOUTBAY

Just Residential

Carol Stuart Armin Swarztrauber

ADDRESS

36 Durr Estate Centre, Victoria Avenue, Houtbay

CONTACT

Tel: 021 791 0341 • Fax: 087 577 1241 • houtbay@justletting.co.za

KNYSNA

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 • knysna@justresidential.co.za

MILNERTON

Just Residential

Johan van den Berg Johannes van den Berg

ADDRESS Office G03, Millvale Centre, 6 Millvale Street, Milnerton CONTACT Tel: 021 5518476 • Fax: 021 511 8493 jvdberg@justpropertygroup.co.za

MOSSEL BAY

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

60A Marsh Street, Mossel Bay Tel: 044 690 5002 • Fax: 044 690 5003 • mosselbay@justletting.co.za

PAARL

Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

60A Marsh Street, Mossel Bay Tel: 021 872-1487 • Fax: 086 719 3247 • paarl@justresidential.co.za

PLETTENBERG BAY Just Residential

ADDRESS CONTACT

Cobus van den Berg

Gerrit Lotz

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 • knysna@justresidential.co.za

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CAPE TOWN | NORTHERN SUBURBS Just Commercial ADDRESS CONTACT

Anton van der Merwe

8 Parin Road, Parow Industria, Parow, Cape Town, 7493 Tel: 021 820 4685 • Fax: 086 592 7920 • central.capetown@justcommercial.co.za

CAPE TOWN | SOUTHERN SUBURBS Just Commercial

Anton van der Merwe

ADDRESS 8 Parin Road, Parow Industria, Parow, Cape Town, 7493 CONTACT Tel: 021 820 4685 • Fax: 086 592 7920 southernsuburbs@justcommercial.co.za

CAPE TOWN | WEST COAST

Just Commercial

Pieter van Rensburg

ADDRESS CONTACT

45 Blaauwberg Road, Bloubergstrand, Blouberg Tel: 021 557 3046 • Fax: 021 557 7841 • blouberg@justcommercial.co.za

GEORGE

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

1 Church Corner, 2 Kerk Street, George Tel: 044 874 0192 • Fax: 086 563 3291 • george@justletting.co.za

HELDERBERG (SOMERSET WEST)

Just Commercial

Pieter van Rensburg

Louis Louw

ADDRESS Unit 25A, Helderberg Village Walk, Main Road, Somerset West, 7130 CONTACT Tel: 021 851 5361 • Fax: 086 510 5659 office.helderberg@justpropertygroup.co.za

KNYSNA

Just Commercial

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 • knysna@justcommercial.co.za

MOSSEL BAY

Just Commercial

ADDRESS

60A Marsh Street, Mossel Bay

CONTACT

Tel: 044 690 5002 • Fax: 044 690 5003 • mosselbay@justletting.co.za

PAARL

Just Commercial

ADDRESS CONTACT

60A Marsh Street, Mossel Bay Tel: 021 872-1487 • Fax: 086 719 3247 • paarl@justresidential.co.za

PLETTENBERG BAY Just Commercial

Cobus van den Bergh

Gerrit Lotz

Chris Greenwood Mariska Davis

ADDRESS CONTACT

Shop Z2 – O7, Knysna Mall, Main Road, Knysna Tel: 044 382 3695 • Fax: (088) 044 382 0251 • knysna@justcommercial.co.za

STELLENBOSCH

Just Commercial

ADDRESS

1 De Wet Centre, Cnr Church Street & Bird St, Stellenbosch, 7600

CONTACT

Tel: 021 883 8880 • Fax: 086 617 5073 • stellenbosch@justletting.co.za

Camilia du Toit

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