Covid-19 How to negotiate a rental payment plan with your landlord (and avoid eviction) Are you affected by covid in a bad financial situation? Struggling to pay rent on time but love the place you renting? Instead of defaulting, why not negotiate a payment plan with your landlord? Read More Guest Writer December 1, 2020
DIY & Lifestyle The best paint colors for leased or Airbnb properties Paint colours may seem like the least essential aspect of property maintenance, but the right colour can change your room entirely and even make it appear cleaner. Here’s how to choose the best colours for your rental. Read More HouseME Writer November 18, 2020
Landlords How to ensure your tenants are happy and stop complaining? Our research shows that there are 4 common complaints that tenants always report. Find out how to avoid tedious complaints and keep your tenants happy. Read More HouseME Writer November 18, 2020
DIY & Lifestyle 5 Exciting summer activities to experience in Cape Town Springtime has officially sprung, sharing with us; new life, warmer, longer days and of course the most beautiful scenery South Africa has to offer. Read More Insaaf Aberasiet November 12, 2020
DIY & Lifestyle Tools that can help fix anything around the outside of the house Keen to tackle some maintenance tasks on your home yourself but have no idea where to start? The secret is getting the tools. Here’s what you’ll need! Read More Tristan Slabbert October 30, 2020
Landlords Plumbing issues: is it a tenant or landlord’s problem? Renting a property comes with its challenges especially if there are no clear guidelines as to which party is responsible for maintenance. We take a closer look at plumbing issues and how to attribute responsibility to landlords and tenants fairly. Read More HouseME Writer October 27, 2020
Landlords 5 excellent sites to list your property online in South Africa Are you renting or selling your vacant property? Not sure how to get started? We’ve curated a list of the best property marketplaces to advertise your home online. Read More Tamira Gunzburg October 15, 2020
Landlords Property scams to be aware of The online property market is rife with scams. Here’s how to spot fraudster’s a mile away, so you don’t waste your time while house hunting Read More HouseME Writer October 2, 2020
Covid-19 5 steps to earning income by renting out extra space Rent out unused rooms, granny flats or separate entrances and create an additional income stream for yourself. Check out our simple guide on how to get started. Read More Tamira Gunzburg September 10, 2020
Covid-19 How to future-proof your investment property during and post Covid-19 Are you concerned about the profitability of your property investment during COVID? Follow these guidelines to help protect your investment. Read More Tamira Gunzburg September 9, 2020