A buy-to-let property can be a sound investment but managing the property might prove difficult and time consuming for an inexperienced landlord. If you decide to manage the property yourself, you’ll need to do your homework and know the rental process well. You...
The Citiq Prepaid installer series begins by explaining how to professionally run your business and ends with key tips for sales and marketing. Follow the installer series journey by reading our blogs below: How to professionally run your electrical / water...
Tebogo Mabena, co-founder of Go Go Green Electrical, talks about how the Citiq Installation Club has changed his business and plans for the future Tebogo and Millicent Mabena are the co-owners of Go Go Green Electrical, a thriving electrical contractor and...
Sustainable living is becoming the future of real estate; property developments are going as ‘green’ as possible with developments such as housing estates, commercial properties, and malls all aiming for reducing scarce resources such as electricity and water and...
Utility management in business parks doesn’t have to be complicated, admin intensive and frustrating Managing a business park can be a lot like learning how to juggle, there are so many different balls in the air. You have to ensure that your tenants are happy and...
The end of year reconciliation comes around far too fast but there are tools you can use to minimise the fuss When it comes to managing the minutiae of properties there are few things as complex and daunting as the end of year tax reconciliation. You have to pull...
There are so many different loyalty programmes available in South Africa right now. You can be rewarded by leading retail outlets, by financial institutions, by your local shopping mall and the list goes on and on. But few organisations realise the importance of...
Millennials are starting to throw their hats in the property investment ring; they’ve progressed in their careers and now many have the buying power to start investing their extra cash. Growing up a native to the internet, and therefore cautious and questioning of...
We have reached our final article in our installer series, where we will be discussing a solid after-sales strategy. As your business grows it becomes increasingly important to formalise your customer retention and management processes. Your current customers are your...
Finding fair ways to pay for shared utilities in multi-tenanted properties is a perennial headache for owners and tenants alike. “Lack of information leads to a lack of trust on all sides,” says Citiq Prepaid managing director Michael Franze. “Disputes over...
