Misleading Property Listing – R500 Application Fee ****

I was rushed into viewing a property and pressured to pay a non-refundable application fee of R500 to “secure” it. The urgency and promises seemed convincing at first, but once the payment was made, all meaningful communication stopped. Despite multiple follow-ups, I received no updates, no lease agreement, and no confirmation of approval or rejection.

It became clear that the property was never actually available to rent. I later discovered that others had experienced the same—being encouraged to pay the application fee with no intention from the agent or company to let the property out. This appears to be a deliberate **** to collect fees from unsuspecting applicants.

I strongly advise others to be cautious and avoid engaging with this listing or agency. Transparency and integrity are essential in property dealings, and this experience was the exact opposite.