Week 7
Find updates on the property industry, South African economy as well as the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s time! POPIA regulations coming into effect
Businesses have until 01 July to become compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), but it is important to note that certain regulations will come into effect sooner.
POPIA: Who is the information officer?
In terms of Regulation 4 to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), from 1 May all real estate businesses must have an information officer (IO). Who is this information officer? Can [...]
Survey shows optimism in rental industry despite Covid challenges
The South African rental property industry, like many other sectors, continues to feel the effects of COVID-19 with a shrinking viable tenant pool, lower tenant affordability and high arrears.
Asbestos: a ticking time bomb
In November 2020, property owners were given just 18 months to identify asbestos in their properties and formulate a plan for removal, but almost six months in, very few are aware of the timeline [...]
Week 6
Find updates on the property industry, South African economy as well as the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Failure in mentorship: elephant in the room?
The real estate industry is a tricky business – it is in the best interest of the industry that intern agents receive proper mentorship and supervision yet often this is not the case. What should [...]
PayProp, your regulatory and compliance partner
As we await finalisation of the regulations that will give effect to the Property Practitioners Act, agents considering PayProp will be glad to know the country’s leading rental payment processor [...]