Publications 23. February 2026 UPDATE-REAL ESTATE Refund of real-estate tax . Mind the filing deadline 31st March! Rental losses due to vacancies reduce the return on any property investment. In the current economic downturn, vacancies are a very real possibility. In addition to the already painful rental losses, the owner is also fully responsible for the operating costs that would otherwise be chargeable. In addition, rising levy rates in cities and municipalities are making property tax an increasingly significant cost factor for both tenants and landlords, particularly in the case of vacancies. read more