Property News - November 2021

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Articles

United Kingdom - Booming British film industry good news for landlords

The film and TV industry is an increasingly important source of demand for UK landlords with “demand through the roof” and rental enquiries set to be up by a third.

South Africa - Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?

Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder sprees. In both cases employers need to take action, but with care.

South Africans - Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!

A recent High Court judgment has confirmed that you will lose your South African citizenship if you apply for citizenship of any other country without prior Ministerial permission.

International Property - Global Residential Cities Index Q2 2021

The Global Residential Cities Index tracks the movement in average residential prices across 150 cities worldwide using official statistics. The index tracks nominal prices in local currency.

Legal Update - Is the PIE Act applicable in the case of Homestay rentals?

The recent protest occupation of a Camps Bay guesthouse in Cape Town has sparked serious concerns for short-term accommodation landlords in terms of their ability to evict a non-payment tenant.