Adrienne Hersche Properties, never

I was interested in a property that was advertised by Adrienne Hersche Properties in the Gardens and made contact with the agent. I had an appointment to view 03/10/2024 at 17h30. The advert says fully furnished so you expect the unit to be fully, furnished. On my viewing, there was not cutlery or crockery or chairs for the dining table. I said to the agent that I would like her to phone after I left. I got a sms later asking me what I think of the unit and I rep**** that I would be interested. I then received a sms asking if when I would like to move in and I rep**** asap. Then I received a sms stating that I must apply online and pay R 285 for the application. I see this as ******ion for taking money from me before I even have spoken to her or know if I will be approved. I sent her a sms complaining about the fact and I was told it is standard practice. So that means that the rental companies make money from people even if they are not accepted. What stops a agent to not even have a property or not even complete the application and just use this to make a quick couple of Rand every day without any questions asked. I was then told that if I want to rent the property, I have to pay or don't rent. Wow is this what is happening to the rental business, they have become so unprofessional to bluntly steel from clients like this. Don't use this agency, if they treat you like this, they don't care about your well being, just the money.