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A
quick guide to rent Property in Port Elizabeth.
Welcome
to a quick guide to rent in Port Elizabeth. These are a few
frequently asked questions with links that will assist you
make a good choice.
Where to rent in Port Elizabeth ?
First assess what your travel is centered around e.g. If you
have children at school, look at where the schools are in
Port Elizabeth and then stay near them. If you are a student
at the N.M.M.U., the suburb of choice would be Summerstrand
for student accommodation. Summerstrand is close to the beach
but can be a problem during soccer tournaments (traffic) and
if you stay to close to the University (party noise). Town
houses offer fair protection from crime and low maintenance,
suburbs Lorraine and Charlo have many townhouse complexes.
Advisable not to rent near bushy areas, as they are susceptible
to break-ins. Check for damp in homes (allergies), areas susceptible
to damp (Central and Walmer, Charlo). Staying near Cape Road
can be difficult during rush hours and congestion. Make sure
you know were squatter areas are, as these can tend to have
higher crime. Walmer does offer advantage as staff can stay
nearby. In the CBD areas (Newton Park and Walmer) it is advisable
to have secure parking.
Recommended upper rent suburbs:
Summerstrand, Walmer, Millpark, Salisbury Park
Recommended average priced rent suburbs:
Charlo, Lorraine, Newton Park, Sunridge Park.
Recommended cost effective rent suburbs:
Richmond
Hill, Westering, Fernglen.
How much is rent in Port Elizabeth ?
These are indicative pricing: The more you look the better
the deals you will get:
2008/2009 Granny flats are at about R1,500 - R2,500, Townhouses
R3,000 - R7000, Houses R4,000 - R10,000
Where do I get a list of available properties to rent?
Purchase the Weekend Post or the Monday morning EP Herald
for properties for rent.
Other useful web links are:
www.privateproperty.co.za
www.sundaytimesproperty.co.za
www.sarental.co.za
www.jackallers.com
www.justletting.co.za
Agencies,
contracts and deposits ?
Make sure your letting agency supplies you a contract and
allows you to point out damage / defects on the property,
before you move in (submit this in writing). Submitting detailed
list of problems / damage will assist you getting you deposit
back after rent term. Check how the rent termination month
works, in order to prevent you loosing your privacy when new
tenants come to view the property. Also check when and how
you get your deposit back after rent. Also check if there
are hidden costing form you deposit e.g. carpet cleaning or
garden services.
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