The decision by Rawson Properties Constantia franchise to open a rental division covering the whole of the southern suburbs has, says the franchisee, Eugene Pienaar, paid off handsomely.
'Much of the success of the new division,' he said, 'can be attributed to the manager, Linda Stringer. Coming from the hospitality industry and with experience in running her own business, she has real understanding of the type of client putting a house or a flat up for rent and the sort of person who is looking to occupy such premises'
In three months, said Pienaar, Stringer has achieved what other rental agents would have taken a year or more to bring about.
'Linda Stringer has let over 20 properties in the short time she been here '“ and most of these have been in the high value bracket, some with rentals of over R20 000 per month'
Particularly promising right now, said Pienaar, is the outlook for those homes being made available for the World Cup period. A well sited home with three or four bedrooms, a garden and a pool is able to charge R2 000 per person per night over the six to eight week World Cup period. A one bedroom flat in the Tokai area can charge R3 000 per night.
Pienaar said that he will be taking on another two rental agents to assist Stringer and will expand the service to provide a truly comprehensive management as well as letting service.
'Rental agents have acquired a bad name in the southern suburbs due to the lack of professionalism and reliability. With a high calibre agents like Linda and her team members we will be changing this perception'
