Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 - June 2019

Category: Legal Issues

Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 - June 2019   This Act should improve landlord/tenant relationships and provides further protection than what is already contained in the Rental Housing Act, as...

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Guest Refunds and Host Payments

Category: Knowledgebase

Q - When is a Guest or Hosts entitled to Refund / Payment?   A - Southern Staying is not an accommodation provider, but a platform that allows hosts to advertise their property and connect with guests...

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10 Things Guest should make sure of

Category: Vacation Rentals

10 THINGS GUESTS SHOULD MAKE SURE OF Vacation homes are being highly preferred over hotels by travelers for a variety of reasons such as bigger space, savings on cost and more privacy however travele...

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Municipal - Consumer Utility Bills

Category: Legal Issues

Gauteng High Court case sets precedent in favour of property owners appealing against delayed municipal accounts On 13 February 2017 Judge S Yacoob, in the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, g...

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Rules – when advertising on our Facebook Groups.

Category: General Publications - Public Interest

Rules – when advertising on our Facebook Groups. Owners and Agents are invited to list their accommodation with Southern Staying at www.southernstaying.co.za - below are additional marketing tools tha...

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Pricing Strategies for Accommodation Hosts

Category: Vacation Rentals

Pricing Strategies for Accommodation Hosts Every Accommodation Host aims to build a sustainable and profitable business. To do so, they should focus on their pricing strategies. Every business, ...

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Sectional Titles - General Meetings

Category: Legal Issues

General Meetings under the new Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (“STSMA”) 1.   If there is a Special or Unanimous Resolution to be passed at a General Meeting the notices of t...

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The Top 20 Beaches in South Africa

Category: General Publications - Public Interest

The Top 20 Beaches in South Africa 20: Umhlanga One of KZN’s most popular beaches for locals and holiday-makers alike, the warm Indian Ocean draws millions the world over to Umhlanga’s gorgeous golden...

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20 Things to Pack for your Vacation - Checklist

Category: General Publications - Public Interest

20 things you don't want to forget when packing for your vacation:    1. Umbrellas: Come sun or rain, you never know.    2. Phone charger: You may find one at your destination but the bad news is that...

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Agent Property Sales Commission

Category: Long-Term Rentals

Is a rental agent entitled to commission if the tenant purchases the property? Rental agreements often contain clauses where the rental agent declares himself/herself to be the effective cause of the...

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Winter is Ideal for Renovations in Gauteng and Free State

Category: General Publications - Public Interest

Winter is Ideal for Renovations in Gauteng and Free State Home owners in Gauteng and Free State usually renovate their homes during the winter season due to the lack of wet weather. However, before pl...

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Appointment of the Conveyancer in a Property Sale

Category: Legal Issues

Appointment of the Conveyancer in a Property Sale In South Africa it is accepted practice that the Seller appoints the conveyancer, despite the fact that the Purchaser is responsible to pay the conve...

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