PROPERTIES TO RENT
Homes to Rent in Cape Town
Whats New:
This is La Grande's New Web Site.
February 2011
Please feel free to give your comments on La Grande's new website, by clicking on Contact Us in the Main Menu.
Current News
Interest rate Cut
November 2010
On 18 November 2010 The Reserve Bank has anounced that the repo rate is reduced by 50 basis points. This means that the banks will reduce their prime lending rate down to 9%.
Recent Events
No Transfer Duty or Capital Gain Tax?
February 2011
For those of you who have their primary residence registered in a CC., Trust or Company, now have the opportunity to transfer the property into your own name, with out paying transfer duty or capital gain tax. Before you take any action, consult with your finacial advisor to establish whether this will be to your advantage. Then consult with your transferring attorney to establish whether you will qualify not to pay transfer duty and capital gain tax. Then establish with your bank wheteher you will qualify for the outstanding bond amount. You have to take action before the end of 2011.
WELCOME TO TENANTS DOMAIN
Our Pledge to Tenants
• You, your partner, your family are very important to us; we will always remember this and make these promises to you:
• We will always do our very best to find you a home that suits your needs - when you want it, and as close as possible to where you want to be. We have a wide choice of quality properties available in the areas we cover.
• We will listen very carefully to what you want and make every effort to only contact you about homes that fit your requirements. We will not waste your time or ours.
• We will personally take you to look at homes to rent and be as flexible as possible about arranging viewing times for you.
• We will tell you honestly everything we know about the property: the district and local facilities, shops, schools, etc. If we do not know the answer, we will find out!
• We are all friendly and keen to help, we are local people with an excellent knowledge of the area and genuinely care about finding you the right home.
• The rent for the property will be fair and fully in line with the market conditions prevailing . It will take account of the condition of the home and the character of the neighbourhood.
• All our fees will be explained to you upfront and there will be no hidden extras.
• We will give you as much assistance as you need with the application process as take you gently but clearly through all of the steps of becoming a La Grande tenant.
• We will process your application immediately , and apply for references on line~ any information you give us will be treated as confidential.
• An administration fee is required once you have chosen your new home. Click here to view the section on costs and fees.
• The terms and conditions of your Lease Agreement will be fair both to you and your landlord and in line with the regulations of the Rental Housing Act of 1999.
• La Grande will keep your deposit in a Trust Account in accordance with the Estate Agency Affairs Act section 32(1) or 32(2) and the Rental Housing Act of 1999. Your rental deposit is secured against creditors.
• Your new home will be clean when you move in with utilities connected.
• We will supply you with an invoice as well as with an up to date statement of rental invoiced for and rental received on a regular monthly basis.
TENANTS BEWARE
Your Rental Deposit
Due to the present poor economy we find ourselves in, you may find that there are landlords who are experiencing a cash flow problem and that your rental deposit may be in jeopardy.
