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From expert tips and industry insights to updates on our latest projects, this is where you’ll find the latest news and happenings at Central.
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Rentals
How to Avoid Property Scams in South Africa: A Renter's Guide
Think you're too smart to fall for a rental scam? Here's how South African scammers operate, and the steps to verify a landlord or agent before you pay a deposit.
Rentals
How to Rent a Property in Gauteng: Your Essential Guide
Whether you're a first-time tenant or just moving, this guide breaks the rental process down into 8 clear steps, from house-hunting to signing your lease.
Rentals
Lease Agreements in South Africa: A Tenant's Guide
A practical guide to understanding your residential lease agreement in South Africa; key clauses, tenant rights, and a checklist to protect you before you sign.
Rentals
The Rental Process in Easy Steps
This post simplifies the rental process for South African tenants. Learn these easy-to-follow steps to make your renting journey a pleasure.
Investment
Property Investment & An Interest Rate Hike in South Africa
An interest rate hike in South Africa doesn't have to mean bad news for property investors. Here's why rising rates are strengthening rental demand, and why to invest now.
General
NHBRC Warranty & Repairs: What's Covered After You Move In
Home maintenance becomes your responsibility when you sign your happy letter, but your NHBRC warranty still protects you against workmanship issues for up to five years.
General
Estate Living and Being Neighbourly
A good neighbour policy makes all the difference in estate living. Discover simple ways to build community, handle conflict gracefully, and become the kind of neighbour everyone wants next door.
General
House Defects After Purchase: Tips for Your First 90 Days
Discovering house defects after purchase is normal, but you only have 90 days to report them. Here's how Central Developments' after occupation repairs process works.
General
Fibre Internet: How to Connect with Surf4Life
Get fast, uncapped fibre internet at home with Surf4Life, no contracts, no credit checks, and no throttling. Here's how to register and get your internet connection activated in no time.
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