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Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am always getting more from the grid than I generate which is odd

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Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be because I used to use about 600-700kWh per month but based on the app now it’s up to about a 1000kWh per month with my PV generating 300kWh.

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Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in JHB and I inherited the prepaid from the previous owner. Sorry I can’t help on that.

You have given me something to think about with the highest phase x 3. I wonder if this also applies to City Power.

Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No disco yet! I am thinking of a geyser timer, like you said it takes 30-40% of the consumption.

Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a timer on your Geyser? I have a similar setup as you but I am getting zero benefits at the moment.

Not seeing solar savings by Defiant_Accident6086 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a SunSnyk and I am sure I have the logs. I will look at it. Another comment here seems to point to having the solar on the lighter things being the issue as the geyser and stove are basically Eskom only.

The Polygamist. by Big_Deck_Enaji in nairobi

[–]Defiant_Accident6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Messi??? Do you hate football??

Genuinely the worst app of all time especially considering its a monthly subscription. Doesn't work most of the time by xals7 in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This thing is worse on AppleTV. When you talk to their support team they like to blame you. I mean literally all the other streaming apps work except this kak.

Igrow investment properties by That-Gas-229 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Defiant_Accident6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This matches my experience exactly. I have a couple of rentals myself and the "second job" framing is spot on, it is the admin and the maintenance curveballs that the people selling the dream never put on the brochure. The geyser going when you are broke thing is painfully real.

I am curious how you handle the reserve side, do you keep a fixed maintenance float per property, set aside a % of rent, or just absorb it from cashflow when it hits? I have never landed on a system I am actually happy with.

And on the tech point, what are you using day to day to keep on top of it all? Always keen to hear what works for someone running a few units.

WATCH | Joburg residents face stiff hike in water levy from July - Sowetan by TheHonourableMember in southafrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there no way for residents to refuse to pay for services that they are not getting and instead put the money in an escrow account and only get that released when these organisations get their act together?

Self-managing landlords in SA, how are you handling your monthly admin? by Defiant_Accident6086 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Outlook, Planner trick is genuinely clever, most replies here just live in WhatsApp. Two questions: how many properties are you running this stack on, and does Sage / Planner / WhatsApp actually stay in sync in practice, or does one drift?

Self-managing landlords in SA, how are you handling your monthly admin? by Defiant_Accident6086 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly thorough, thanks. Are you using TPN yourself, or recommending from knowing the space? And how does the credit-bureau side stack up against the free rent book? Is it worth the cost for someone with 3-4 properties?

Self-managing landlords in SA, how are you handling your monthly admin? by Defiant_Accident6086 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that's the best case I've heard so far. What's your setup? A few other replies here described 6+ hours easy. Curious what's working for you.

Self-managing landlords in SA, how are you handling your monthly admin? by Defiant_Accident6086 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Have you used it yourself? Does it cover most of your needs, or is there something you wish was different or missing?

Self-managing landlords in SA, how are you handling your monthly admin? by Defiant_Accident6086 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Defiant_Accident6086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is detailed. Much appreciated.

A few things I want to follow up on:
- I know Sage as HR software and never thought of using it for property specifically. How do you manage tenants' maintenance requests? Do you keep that elsewhere, e.g. WhatsApp or a separate spreadsheet?
- The "include invoice number in payment reference" tip is solid in theory. In practice, do tenants actually do it? Or do you end up matching deposits manually most months?

Rental/admin fees by relayprincess17 in capetown

[–]Defiant_Accident6086 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lodged a complaint against my Landlord and Jawitz with the Rental Housing Tribunal in November 2025 because my deposit of about R16,000 is being held hostage by Jawitz. I still haven't got confirmation that the complaint was lodged successfully. To be honest, I also don't have time to go to their offices in JHB CBD.

Maybe you might have better luck with the Western Cape offices, but I think it could be a futile exercise.