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Women in the South African property market. The past decade has seen a significant increase in the number of women buyers in the South African property market. According to a report by FNB, women in property are catching up to men in all aspects of home ownership, including investing, with figures showing single women making up an estimated 10.3% of buyers‚ while single male buyers topping out at 7.0%. Whether through being employed in more managerial positions or owning their own businesses, South African women are making use of their money wisely. Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate says, “We have seen a steady increase of women in the property market over the past ten years. This is encouraging as the property market is an excellent place to invest one’s money. I would encourage all women to consider property as an investment and as a wonderful way to diversify your investments.”

Ultimately, the statistics available point to the fact that women are playing an increasingly important role in the property market. Women are choosing to establish themselves in their careers and as a part of that process they would be building up a wealth portfolio including investment property and, in some instances, diversifying their property by investing in different types, sizes and property locations. South African female realtors who are doubtful of their position in this industry should take inspiration from the late Pam Golding. The Pam Golding Property Group was launched by Pam in the year 1976 at a time when the real estate industry was male-dominated and still somewhat of a ‘home industry’. She quickly identified a niche in the market for a discreet and professional property agency in South Africa, in the process building a reputation for selling the country’s most luxurious homes and building the integrity, trust and respect of the Pam Golding Properties brand.

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The results of a recent South African census show that even though the average South African household is still headed by a man, the number of female breadwinners is on the increase and is currently at 16%. Stats SA recorded the number of households headed by single women at about 14%. Female buyers, especially single or single mothers, place security very high on the list of priorities when purchasing property. Security estates or sectional title units prove to be the most popular choice as they tend to have sufficient security including high walls, security gates, electric fences and more often than not an alarm system that is linked to a reputable armed-response company or the on-site security. Another factor that women buyers take very seriously is home maintenance and the need to avoid any unnecessary complications in that regard. With this being said, most women buyers tend to buy new homes or homes in very good condition. As with most other demographics, they also pay special regard to homes that are eco-friendly and feature smart design.

She became an inspiration to women across generations throughout South Africa and was held in high regard by her peers, the property industry and the business sector at large.

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Together with her family the Pam Golding Group boasts more than 300 offices across Southern Africa and in various countries on the African continent, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands. Women in the property market are becoming a force to be reckoned with and is an accurate indicator of the changing society that we live in. We encourage woman around the city to take a page from Pam’s book and rise above the stereotype of the industry and the marketplace on a whole – So buy that house! Sell that property! Be that WOMEN!

Here’s to strong women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!

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ER BROWNE'S Annual Winter Breakfast Leading city law firm, ER Browne Incorporated, hosted its annual Winter Breakfast function in grand style at the Hilton Hotel last Friday. Introducing the firm's property law team to members of the local Real Estate profession, Justin Browne paid warm tribute to the profession for its ongoing and untiring contribution to the property industry in the City and the Midlands.

Besides the traditional lucky draw, which raised gasps and cheers from the audience, the gathering was treated to a fascinating, thought provoking and thoroughly enjoyable presentation by Barrie Bramley an “Idea Generator or Curious Disruptor” from Johannesburg, Barrie challenged all present to prepare for the future in an address entitled “Flying Unstable.” - Supplied

Pictured from L - R (Back) : Drusil Govender, Brenda De Beer, Justin Browne (CEO), Sharm Singh, Sharon Pillay, Chris Phillips (Director), Shanal Singh, Francis Madlala. Pictured from L - R (Front) Andrew Dickason (Director), Ashnee Singh, Monde Mngadi (Director) The Prize Winners....

Pictured from L - R (Above) : Carey Wilde-Hughes Louise Yeats,Vasanthra Padayachee, Karin Lindsey, Rene Saayman from Pam Golding Properties

Pictured from L - R (Back) : Richard Fincham (REMAX), Stephen Chesworth (Wakefields), Justin Browne, Arno Pretorius (REMAX), Larry Williams (Wakefields), Chris Phillips, Andrew Dickason, Monde Mngadi

1967 - 2017

HILTON

EST. 1967 / PROUDLY MARITZBURG R2 495 000

MONTROSE

R2 450 000

CHASE VALLEY

R2 195 000

BOUGHTON

R1 590 000

NPC

ON SHOW 2.30-5

HAYFIELDS

MONTROSE

WARTBURG

R1 995 000

SCOTTSVILLE

NPC

ON SHOW 2.30-5

ON SHOW

ON SHOW 2.30-5

R1 550 000

R1 300 000

2.30-5

CHASE VALLEY

HAYFIELDS

R1 550 000

HILTON

R1 395 000

NPC

ON SHOW 2.30-5

R1 299 000

NPC

ON SHOW 2.30-5

460 Town Bush Road

R1 825 000

MUSWELL HILL

R3 500 000

1967 - 2017

EST. 1967 / PROUDLY MARITZBURG

ATHLONE

R1 900 000

HAYFIELDS

R1 285 000

CLARENDON

R1 450 000

CLELAND

LINCOLN MEADE

R1 180 000

SCOTTSVILLE

R2 400 000

NAPIERVILLE

R850 000

WARTBURG

R995 000

R695 000

BELLEVUE

R840 000

HAYFIELDS

R875 000

SCOTTSVILLE

R630 000

CLELAND

CENTRAL

R585 000

MANDERSTON

R450 000

PANORAMA GDNS

R380 000

BISLEY

R1 195 000

R9 000 000 NEG

460 Town Bush Road

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MODERN FAMILY HOME IN HILTON GARDENS R1 895 000 HILTON LOCK UP AND GO R2 195 000 HILTON CENTRAL WITH THE WOW FACTOR R2 400 000 HOWICK DIAMOND 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1 Lounge | 1 Dining | 2 Garages

A lovely modern family home, the house is set back from the road and overlooks a stunning sparkling pool for loads of fun. A contemporary kitchen, modern tiled and laminated floors, and stunning full main en suite bathroom, are just some of the lovely features! The outside covered courtyard also provides a spacious entertainment area in warmer weather. Within walking distance of Grace College, and the soon to be The Avenues retail development, as well as the Hilton Life Hospital, this home is in a prime position and ready for you to move in! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33987 Trish Parsons C 082 904 3157 | T 033 343 3345 E trish.parsons@harcourts.co.za

Nestled in one of the only gated estates in Winterskloof, Hilton. This loved and cherished home is waiting for a family to move in. Enjoy country living with horses grazing virtually on your doorstep. You will be inspired to entertain in the spacious dining room which leads out on to two covered verandas. Call me to view! Easy access to PMB Hilton schools and the Quarry Shopping Centre.

HILTON GARDENS BEAUTY

Upmarket, stylish and well designed for our South African climate with great outdoor living space overlooking the pool and perfectly level garden. Equipped with all the additional extras like rain water tanks, water purification system, large generator and aircons and a 5* gourmet kitchen. 3 family bedrooms and a separate guest suite and study/office. Add to this a second guest suite or staff accommodation. Well situated close to Grace College, and Hilton Private Hospital. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33962 Cathy Fitzpatrick C 083 234 4864 | T 033 343 3345 E cathy.fitzpatrick@harcourts.co.za

Take advantage of this rural/residential property, surrounded by farmland. Stunning home in the centre of the Midlands Meander, up a quiet lane on 1 hectare of private land. The property includes a home nursery business with a large variety of exotic plants. The house has four bedrooms; the main is a large bedroom en-suite. Three other bedrooms, open plan lounge and dining area, pub/sunroom, covered patio in beautiful garden. Two bathrooms, mes, and walk in dressing room. Large kitchen with separate scullery and laundry room. Tunnels, greenhouses, all beautifully maintained. Move in and take advantage of the thousands of plants to commence the nursery business. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KNH3657 Roger Nevin C 082 555 3995 | T 033 343 3345 E roger.nevin@harcourts.co.za

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A modern, North facing family home open plan living for everyday life as well as the formal dining area and a large pub/games room area and pool area. Private, excellent address and easy access to the local schools and the Hilton village. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33838

Barbara Rogers C 082 802 5956 | T 033 343 3345 E barbara.rogers@harcourts.co.za

R1 550 000

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2 Lounges | 1 Dining | 2 Garages

WOW! This is a big home, with room to spare, including a loft guest room. Double garage, domestic quarters, laundry, workshop, storage, a walk-in pantry, formal lounge, formal dining room, a family lounge with bar, entertainment area under cover – need I go on? This home has it all!! Smack in the centre between the prep school and the high school, close to shops and an excellent address. What more could you wish for? Call now to view – this will not last long! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33562 Glenn Titmus C 072 686 1412 | T 033 343 3345 E glenn.titmus@harcourts.co.za

R1 495 000 HAPPY FAMILY HOME IN HILTON R1 545 000 WEMBLEY DAME

This lovely family home is ready for a new family. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom in the house with a guest bedroom and en suite. Great kitchen with both back and front veranda’s enclosed. Call me to arrange a private viewing. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33985

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 1 Lounge | 1 Dining

This charming home has been lovingly renovated and the owners now need to move on. Their favourite feature is the beautiful enclosed patio complete with built in braai and aluminium sliding windows that open up on a warm sunny day. A small plunge pool completes the picture! Inside is a large living room with a cosy open wood fireplace, open plan kitchen and a self contained flatlet. This well loved home is perfect for a growing family. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33875

Michelle Byres C 072 120 6160 | T 033 343 3345 E michelle.byres@harcourts.co.za

R2 950 000 HILTON COMPLEX – CENTRAL

Shirley Stephenson C 083 292 0599 | T 033 343 3345 E shirley.stephenson@harcourts.co.za

R2 450 000 HAYFIELDS

BALGOWAN

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33943

Trish Parsons C 082 904 3157 | T 033 343 3345 E trish.parsons@harcourts.co.za

R2 550 000

Great value with oodles of accommodation and parking, includes a 2 bedded flat with own entrance, open plan lounge, kitchen and 2 bathrooms for the extended family or additional income. The property is situated at the top of a popular gated road and has the most incredible views over PMB. This has to be seen for all it has to offer! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33386

Shirley Stephenson C 083 292 0599 | T 033 343 3345 E shirley.stephenson@harcourts.co.za

R2 200 000 SERENITY AT IT’S BEST R749 000 PRESTBURY APARTMENT R549 000

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33848

Barbara Rogers C 082 802 5956 | T 033 343 3345 E barbara.rogers@harcourts.co.za

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1 Lounge | 1 Dining | 1 Carport

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1 Lounge | 1 DIning | 1 Garage

3 Bedroom, 1 en-suite bathroom, with a guest bathroom, spacious lounge and dining room area, single garage, covered patio within A beautiful and well maintained, North facing home with your own space in a secure complex. Easy access to main roads N3 an excellent position – as well as 2 bedrooms, a study, a separate guest suite, double garage and enclosed court yard. and local schools and amenities. This sought after complex offers affordable living with a levy that won’t break the bank. Don’t There is also a beautiful English country garden. delay and miss out on getting onto the property ladder. UNIQUE AND OH SO PRIVATE

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33984 Cameron Day C 082 530 3366 | T 033 343 3345 E cameron.day@harcourts.co.za

Situated near Heritage Academy and Prestbury Primary School, this two bedroom flat has just been painted and is ready for occupation! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | Web: KHT33834 Njabulo Gule C 073 725 1707 | T 033 343 3345 E njabulo.gule@harcourts.co.za

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ON SHOW SUNDAY

OAK PARK

R3 450 000

Comprises 2 stands ++++ 2 free standing houses ++++ tennis court and pool. The main house offers 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and large attic. The cottage / 2nd house offers 2 bedrooms and there are 3 garages. Loads of potential. A must to view. Follow Boards from Town Bush / Craigie Drive ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.30 – 4.30 pm | WEB REF:KEP27292 ALBIE TIMMERMAN- 082 553 9921 E: albie.timmerman@harcourts.co.za

FERNCLIFFE

R2 250 000

Don’t miss the opportunity of owning this 219sqm duplex in a sought-after complex in the North. Offering spacious open plan living areas, a fitted kitchen, scullery and guest toilet downstairs and 3 bedrooms with bics, 2 full bathrooms (mes) and a fitted study upstairs. A double automated garage with direct access into the house, an enclosed verandah and level garden are just a few extras this home has to offer. Truly a rare find in today’s market. Follow Boards from corner of Townbush Road and Warwick Road. ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.30 – 4.30 pm | WEB REF:KEP: 27989 CINDY JOHNSTON - 083 564 2020 E: cindi.johnston@harcourts.co.za

R1 525 000

HAYFIELDS

R1 220 000

Spacious north facing simplex of 155 sq m in a popular complex. Combined living area opening onto an enclosed verandah. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double lock up garage. Within walking distance to Cascades shopping centre, the gym, doctors and Greys hospital and the vet. A must to view.

This Ideal starter home !!! New to the market place. 3 Bedrooms, lounge, dining room, 2 bathroom, mes. There is a lock up garage, carport + pool. Fully walled and close to shopping centres. Good value!!

Follow boards from Town Bush Road. ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.00 – 4.00 pm | WEB REF:KEP 27887

Follow boards from Murray and Cleland Roads. ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.30 – 4.30 pm | WEB REF:KEP27857

GLERYL DE RAUVILLE - 083 286 5758 E: gleryl.dr@harcourts.co.za

HAYFIELDS

R1 850 000

This very modern home, in a quiet cul-de-sac, lovely neighbourhood. 4 Bedroomed home with built in cupboards , main bedroom with en-suite and two walk in entrances to the dressing room. Open plan kitchen , lounge and dining room. A court yard and lovely pool and braai area. Double lock up garage. Follow boards from Hesketh and Elved Wright Circle. ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.30 – 4.30 pm | WEB REF:KEP27867 LAURRA MBHELE 082 834 5068 E: laurra.mbhele@harcourts.co.za

WORLDS VIEW

R1 695 000

This newly renovated warm family home is low maintenance. Brand new five star kitchen with granite tops. Comprising 3 spacious bedrooms also fitted with brand new cupboards. Boasting 2 bathrooms, lounge, diningroom, entertainment room with a bar, New porcelain tiles throughout, Domestic ablution and double garage. Lovely swimming pool for the hot summer days set on a large garden. Let me end your search for your perfect home. Follow Boards from Old Howick Road and Worlds View Road. ON SHOW SUNDAY 2.30 – 4.30 pm | WEB REF:KEP28237 JULIE CHETTY - 084 622 0288 E: julie.chetty@harcourts.co.za

ON SHOW SUNDAY

MONTROSE SIMPLEX

ON SHOW SUNDAY

R2 200 000

IRENE COOK - 072 483 9505 E: irene.cook@harcourts.co.za

WINTERSKLOOF

R1 800 000

In the HEART of Hayfields. Situated in popular Clayton Ave. Inviting family home with 2 comfortablelounges plus a large dining room open plan to the kitchen. Study, 3 spacious bedrooms (MES), sewing room / nursery, outside guest suite adjoining the garage, staff room and workshop. Easy conversion to a second dwelling.

Country living at it’s best – This spacious home situated on large grounds offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (mes), 2 lounges, dining room,fitted kitchen with scullery and entertainment room with pub which opens onto a large covered verandah overlooking the pool and landscaped garden. Extras too numerous to mention as well as good security. Call to view this gem.

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP27852

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP27367

FIONA PATRICK - 082 553 7810 E: fiona.patrick@harcourts.co.za

PELHAM FLATS

WEMBLEY

R2 850 000

A lock-up and go without the Body Corporate! This delightful, spacious home in a pan handle offers privacy and security. The pool is the central focal point to the lounges as well as 3 of the bedrooms, so inviting on those hot summer days. The modern fitted kitchen with granite counters is easily accessible to the entertainment areas as well as the dining room. This beautiful home is in excellent condition, ready for you to move in and make it yours! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP27896

ALBIE TIMMERMAN- 082 553 9921 E: albie.timmerman@harcourts.co.za

ORIENT HEIGHTS

R1 580 000

PRIME SCOTTSVILLE

R 2 700 000

Situated in popular Carbis rd on sub-divisible land. Well built home set far back from the road with extra space for additional buildings. 4 comfortable sized bedrooms (MES), sewing room/ nursery, 2 reception rooms, well appointed kitchen. Double carport with single garage, staff room plus store room. Private pool. On the door step of UKZN. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT |WEB REF:KEP27692 FIONA PATRICK - 082 553 7810 E: fiona.patrick@harcourts.co.za

CHASE VALLEY

R1 650 000

Delightful and charming, pin neat home with 3 bedrooms all bics, main en-suite and airconditioned. Formal lounge, family room and full bathroom. Modern fully fitted kitchen with granite tops, ELO & hob. Double automated garage and good security. Close to schools. Call me for a private viewing.

This enchanting home full of charm and character is situated in a quiet neighbourhood in Chase Valley. Offering spacious open plan living areas, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite) and a lovely white fitted kitchen with granite tops. Set in a large level fenced garden with a sparkling pool and double garage.

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT |WEB REF:KEP27455

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP27796

ANJ SRIBRATH - 083 419 0919 E: anj.sribrath@harcourts.co.za

ESTELL SPIRES - 072 381 5816 E: estell.spires@harcourts.co.za

CINDY JOHNSTON - 083 564 2020 E: cindi.johnston@harcourts.co.za

FLATS FOR SALE PELHAM BLAIRGOWRIE R585 000

A Large 62sqm. 1 bedroom modern flat in this popular complex with undercover parking and pool in complex. WEB REF:KEP27635

Two bedroom flat fully fitted, with lovely open plan kitchen R699 000. Fitted kitchen with stove and oven and a full bathroom. Complex has a communal pool and carport. Easy access to School, shops and transport. Also a two 3 bedroom fully Fitted on the second floor with two bathrooms, lounge and dinning. Negotiable R880 000 LAURRA MBHELE 082 834 5068 E: laurra.mbhele@harcourts.co.za

CENTRAL AMBLEWOOD R420 000

PELHAM

R1 250 000

Lovely well-kept 3 bedroom home with wooden floors, Urgent sale of this separate lounge and dining room, 2nd lounge, well fitted 1 bedroom flat in a popular kitchen with elo and hob, laundry, ceiling fans in all rooms. block with safe parking Lock up garage and maid’s room with shower and toilet. and pool in complex. Fully walled garden. Electric main gate. Corner property within walking distance from junior and high schools. WEB REF: KEP27644 VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP27682

LYNDA MARTIN - 082 450 2004 E: lynda.martin@harcourts.co.za

MIKE WEBBER - 082 490 9241 E: mike.webber@harcourts.co.za

WEMBLEY TOWNHOUSE R1 695 000

Views, space and security are some of the best features of this newly listed townhouse which is situated in a sought after complex bordering Cordwalles School.Comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fabulous sunroom as well as spacious lounge/ dining room, single garage and carport. Great lock up and go city apartment, in an upmarket suburb. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT | WEB REF:KEP28223

JENNI PATRICK 082 775 4699 E: jen.patrick@harcourts.co.za

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HAYFIELDS MALL 082 784 3123

033 386 6623 PELHAM DUPLEX R725 000

EPWORTH CUL-DE-SAC R1 520 000

A super 2 bedroomed clinker brick unit with. plenty bic’s, guest toilet downstairs, good sized lounge, well fitted kitchen and gardens front and rear. Garage too.

A 4 bedroomed family home with 2 bathrooms (mes), a huge lounge, separate dining room and a well fitted kitchen. Pool, double garage, workshop and a self-contained flat.

OAK PARK MASTERPIECE R3 000 000

PANORAMA GARDENS 3 BEDROOMS R695 000

Top of the range 4 bedroomed Townhouse in pristine condition throughout. 2 lounges, magnificent kitchen, 2 garages, 2 north facing verandas, communal pool and court etc

Back on the market. Fully tiled 3 bedrooms with an en-suite and second bathroom, enormous lounge, lovely fitted kitchen with oven, double garage and views - Super value!

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HAYFIELDS SIMPLEX: R 1 250 000

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PELHAM: R1 450 000

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, LOUNGE, 4 BEDROOM HOME RECENTLY UPGRADED. DINING ROOM, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN. LOUNGE, DINING ROOM. THATCHED IMMACULATE. P24 REF 106518220 LAPA & POOL. P24 REF 106521953 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE

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CLELAND: R1 280 000 A 3 BEDROOMED HOME WITH 2 BATHROOMS, LOUNGE, FITTED KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. HAS A 1 BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED OVER 4000 SQ METRES OF LAND. TILED 107 SQ METRE 2 BEDROOM FLAT. FITTED HUGE 5 BEDROOM HOME. 2 LOUNGES FLAT WITH A LOUNGE AND KITCHEN. GARAGE AND DOUBLE CARPORT. GROUND FLOOR. 3 BEDROOMS, POOL KITCHEN, HUGE LOUNGE, GARAGE. FARMMSTYLE KITCHEN, EXTENSIVE MORE PHOTOS ON PROPERTY 24 REF: P24 106618246 3 GARAGES. P24 REF 106524366 GROUND FLOOR. P24 REF 106055469 OUTBUILDING. P24 REF 106495178 ASHBURTON:R 1 590 000

SCOTTSVILLE FLAT: R695 000

RICHMOND: R790 000

FLY-BY-NIGHTS: CHEAPER BUT RISKY Source – Property Professional Written by: Dr Karen Deller

Choose your training service provider wisely. Every industry has its rogue agents. In the training world these rogues are called fly-by-night colleges and, just like rogue agents, they capture a bigger share of the market than they should because they are cheaper, but there are many risks to the consumer in dealing with them.

ask for the Services SETA letter of accreditation, both of which must name the actual real estate qualification.) Training sounds easy, but the provider needs access to registered assessors and moderators (who are in short supply in the real estate sector), premises, infrastructure and experienced facilitators. This cannot be maintained if costs are cut to as low as R2500 or R3500 for a full qualification. The SETA itself pays providers R18 000 to train the qualification, and they certainly have an idea of what it takes to maintain quality standards. If you are paying a lot less than this then you should really be suspicious.

One way that rogue training providers claim they can offer lower cost qualifications is by offering recognition of prior learning (RPL) instead of training. RPL is an accepted process that is typically aimed at people who have been working for a while and who have learnt everything about a topic on-the-job. These providers lure interns in with the promise that the “SETA will never know” and that they can just “do research” to get the answers. Even Some years ago the Estate Agency Affairs Board worse, rogues offer the agents the actual (EAAB) introduced a programme to answers. professionalise the real estate sector and a big part of this involved training of agents and Let me state categorically that there is nothing principals against a nationally-registered wrong with RPL for an experienced agent or qualification. The training providers who offer principal with extensive workplace experience. this training need to be properly registered by There is also nothing wrong with RPL if an the Department of Higher Education & Training intern has extensive working experience in an (and have a certificate to prove this) and they allied business sector (for example insurance need to be accredited by the Services SETA for sales) and they are correctly profiled to assess the actual qualification being training (This is which unit standards (course modules) can be the first clue to safeguard against a RPL-ed and which should be trained. But here is fly-by-night: ask for the DHET certificate and something very wrong with a rogue provider

offering a new intern the option of completing their qualification through RPL as a sole methodology. It’s exactly the same as the rogue estate agent offering discounted commission structures to your client to win their sole mandate. Why is it wrong? Well because the qualification is complex and even agents with a lot of experience have battled with RPL in the past. Typically, agents do not do get exposed to all of the content in the National FET Certificate: Real Estate. For example, theoretical concepts such as business planning, economic market analysis, self-development strategies and code of conduct theories are not typically learnt on the job as an agent. So, if experienced agents battled with RPL, why does anyone think it is a good idea for new interns? The truth is that no one really does. They just see the price of R2500 for a full qualification through a rogue provider vs R18 000 for the same qualification through a provider who is properly accredited and doing the right things – and they go with the cheapest. And yet we all know that quality has a price and that cheapest is rarely the best choice. This “buy-cheap” strategy is risky. The Services SETA (who quality assures both providers and assessment outcomes) is being regularly alerted to these dishonest RPL practices and they are developing a policy to judge the providers against. The SETA is not afraid to take action against rogue training providers, just ask the agents who studied through providers who charged cheap but were de-accredited. Thousands of agents and principals have paid money to these rogue providers in the past, done all the work, not been certificated and

they had to pay a new provider and start again. The same is about to happen again soon with the rogue providers offering RPL to interns who are clearly not RPL candidates. How can you avoid being scammed: Check the providers DHET certificate (it must list the qualification you are paying for) or they must at least be able to prove that they have applied for registration; Check the Services SETA accreditation letter (it must list the qualification you are paying for) and if you are doing RPL the letter must state that the provider is accredited to offer the qualification through RPL; If you are being sold RPL, ask them to do a pre-assessment with you to see if you are really an RPL candidate; Remember that the SETA itself has set a rack rate of R18 000 for the training of a full qualification. Ask yourself – what corners are the provider cutting to be able to offer this so much cheaper than the SETA’s own rack rate. Bottomline – RPL is for experienced agents. RPL is not for new interns. Partial RPL and partial training may well be a solution for interns with some work experience but they will not find it easy. Choose your training service provider wisely. About the author: Dr Karen Deller completed her doctoral thesis on RPL in the occupational sector so she has had extensive first-hand experience of all matters RPL. She is the academic director of the legitimately accredited training provider Chartall Business College.

How to cancel a residential lease? PART 2

Article Source: Go Legal Written by: Chantelle Gladwin & Renand Pretorius

A continuation to article published 28 July 2018, “How to cancel a residential lease?” we are all now aware of the various Notice Periods, Acts and Laws that withhold a lease. This week’s continuation of the article highlights the 3 most important questions that will arise when you endeavour to cancel a residential lease. Several difficult questions arise;

1. If your lease says 7 days’ breach notice is required, but the Consumer Protection Act says 20 business days’ written notice is required to cancel the lease, how do we reconcile the two? 2. Is it still possible to cancel a lease after the ‘third strike’ (ie third breach) by a tenant, without giving further notice, as many leases provide for, in light of the Consumer Protection Act? 3. If a lease agreement (either oral or in writing) does not specify the early termination period, does the Consumer Protection Act ‘kick in’ and result in a situation where the lease is not prematurely terminable by a landlord at all, and is only terminable on a breach by the tenant?

#1: Breach notice period and cancellation period

Firstly, look to the provisions of the lease itself. Most leases contain a breach clause, which indicate a period of a number of days that are necessary to be given as notice to the tenant of a breach. If there is no breach period specified, it will be a ‘reasonable period’ in terms of the common law. If you give notice of the breach, and it is not remedied in the breach notice period, this means that you can take action to sue for whatever is owed or even issue summons and attach the tenant’s goods by evoking your landlord’s hypothec, but you cannot cancel the lease and evict. The reason for this is that you need to have given 20 business days written notice to cancel the lease (and therefore to evict, because you can’t evict without

having cancelled the lease) in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. So if you ultimately think that you would like to or need to cancel the lease and evict, you can only do this after 20 business days’ written notice has been given – during which time the tenant has failed to remedy the breach. Many landlords. include both time periods in their breach notice, saying that if the breach is not remedied in 7 calendar days (or whatever number of days is stipulated in the lease, or whatever number of days is reasonable in terms of common law) then they will take action to recover amounts owing; but if the breach is not remedied in 20 business days, then the lease will be cancelled and the tenant evicted. This way you give one notice, but it is valid for both time periods and the tenant is adequately warned of the consequences of non-compliance, as well as how and when he needs to remedy the breach to avoid those consequences.

#2: How To Cancel A Residential Lease

These are clauses in a lease that provide that once a tenant has breached the lease (usually with specific reference to late payment) three times, the landlord is entitled to cancel the lease without further notice to the tenant. In instances such as these, the landlord would not give the tenant a third opportunity to remedy the breach, but would simply send a cancellation letter. However, it is questionable whether this is legally permissible in light of the Consumer Protection Act, which provides that the landlord may only cancel the lease on 20 business days’ written notice, and after the tenant has failed to remedy the breach. It thus seems that these ‘third strike’ clauses are no longer legally valid. In the author’s view, this is a grave injustice to landlords, because it means that they are forever doomed to accept late payments and other breaches of the lease by their tenants. Provided that the tenant remedies the breach with the 20 business days’ notice period, the landlord will not be entitled to cancel. The only way to get rid of a pesky tenant in such a situation would be to allow the lease to run its full course and ensure cancellation without further renewal.

#3: Is there an early termination period if the lease does not specify, and what is it?

If the parties have agreed that there is an early termination period applicable and they have agreed on what that notice period is, then either party can cancel by providing the requisite notice to the other side. This will apply as long as the

lease is not one affected by the provisions of the Rental Housing Act – ie. where the written lease expired and the parties simply continued with the lease on a month to month basis thereafter. If the lease is a month to month lease as contemplated in the Rental Housing Act, then it can only be terminated by either party by providing one full calendar month’s written notice. If the parties did not contemplate at all that early termination would be permissible, then it is not an option – other than as provided for in clause 3.2 above, which is more a refusal to renew the lease again than an early termination of the lease. If the parties have agreed that there is an early termination period applicable but they have not agreed what that notice period is, then the common law will kick in and one full calendar months’ notice should suffice – provided that this is ‘reasonable’ in the circumstances. In some instances, however, the Consumer Protection Act will be applicable – which means that if there is an early termination clause providing for termination by agreement where the tenant has not breached the lease agreement, the landlord will be precluded from giving such notice by virtue of section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act, which stipulates that fixed term agreements can only be cancelled on 20 business days’ written notice where the tenant has actually breached the lease agreement and where the breach has not been remedied. However, it appears that this will only apply where the Consumer Protection Act is more beneficial to the consumer than the other laws that apply to the same scenario. This is because the Consumer Protection Act expressly provides that where there is a conflict with its provisions and any other law, the law that is the most beneficial to the consumer will apply. The authors are of the view that this is an unreasonable situation for the legislature to have created for the property industry as it creates massive uncertainty as to when early termination clauses will be upheld, because what is beneficial to the consumer in one instance may be prejudicial to the consumer in another. Hopefully, our courts will give us guidance on how to navigate this mess soon – but until then, take care when relying on early termination clauses as they may be invalidated by the Consumer Protection Act.