Chris Bennett

Rental Administrator

Harcourts Mercantile

Get to know Chris

Hi there! I’m a friendly and dedicated rental agent based in East London, South Africa, passionate about helping people find a place they can truly call home. I understand that renting isn’t just about property—it’s about comfort, lifestyle, and feeling secure in your space.

With a good knowledge of the East London rental market, I work closely with both tenants and landlords to make the process smooth, simple, and stress-free. I take the time to listen to what you’re looking for and always aim to match you with a property that fits your needs and budget.

I pride myself on being approachable, responsive, and easy to work with. Whether you’re searching for your next home or looking to rent out your property, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with honesty and care.

Let’s find the right place for you!

Chris's latest property listings

Southernwood Kidds Beach Winterstrand Gonubie North Summerpride Amalinda Quigney Amalinda North Bonnie Doon East London Rural Saxilby Dawn East London Central Collondale Cove Rock Graceland

Front elevation of a single-story house featuring a red tiled roof, brick base, security-barred windows, and an attached garage with a paved walkway.

A comfortable living room featuring polished hardwood flooring, decorative ceiling cornices, and a central crystal chandelier, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A comfortable living room featuring timber flooring, decorative ceiling cornices, recessed lighting, a crystal chandelier, and a built-in display cabinet.

A dining room featuring hardwood flooring, decorative ceiling cornicing, and a classic archway leading to an adjacent space.

A living room featuring polished hardwood flooring and decorative ceiling cornicing, providing a neutral base for interior design.

A functional kitchen featuring a prominent red gas stove, extractor fan, mosaic tile backsplash, and ample cabinetry with glass-fronted upper units.

A functional kitchen featuring white cabinetry, a mosaic tile backsplash, hardwood flooring, and a prominent red gas stove with an overhead extractor fan.

Outdoor pool area featuring a tiled pool surround, stone patio, and a landscaped garden with established trees and boundary walling.

A rear garden area featuring a lawn, concrete boundary walls, and a covered patio space.

A well-lit bedroom featuring laminate flooring and window treatments, providing a comfortable and functional sleeping space.

Available now

R 14,500per month

Saxilby

Effortless family entertaining in a quiet, leafy suburb — covered braai patio overlooks pool and jungle gym, polished hardwood floors, modern kitchen; four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garage.

1022m²

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Rear exterior view of the townhouse featuring a sliding glass door with security gate, top-hung windows, and a small concrete threshold.

Rear exterior view of the townhouse featuring a stable door, aluminium window frames, and exposed external plumbing along the brick plinth.

A living room featuring tiled flooring, a sliding door with a security gate, and neutral wall finishes.

A functional kitchen featuring built-in oven, electric hob, stainless steel sink, and white base cabinetry with tiled flooring.

A functional bedroom featuring tiled flooring and a large window that allows for natural light.

A functional bedroom featuring built-in cupboards and tiled flooring, providing a practical space for rest and storage.

A bedroom featuring a white built-in wardrobe and tiled flooring.

A bedroom corner featuring built-in white cupboards and decorative cornice detailing.

A functional bathroom featuring a bathtub with a glass shower screen, tiled walls, and a standard toilet.

A functional bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower and a standard toilet with neutral wall and floor tiling.

Available now

R 8,500per month

Graceland

Relax in secure, eco-conscious estate living at Riverwood Eco Estate, with a practical open-plan layout, solar geyser for lower bills, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and double covered parking.

Townhouse

An empty bedroom featuring tiled flooring, a window with security bars, and neutral wall finishes, providing a blank canvas for potential updates.

An empty bedroom featuring tiled flooring, a window with security bars, and neutral wall finishes, offering a blank canvas for personalization.

An empty, neutrally painted living area featuring ceramic floor tiles, a single steel-framed window, and a standard interior door.

An empty bedroom featuring tiled flooring and windows with security bars, requiring cosmetic updates to improve its overall condition.

A hallway featuring a large built-in floor-to-ceiling storage cupboard with white cabinetry, providing practical storage space within the townhouse.

A compact kitchen featuring laminate countertops, a stainless steel sink, tiled backsplash, and built-in cabinetry with direct access to the rear garden.

A dated bathroom featuring a bathtub with exposed plumbing and significant wall finish deterioration, requiring renovation and cosmetic updates.

A dated bathroom featuring a toilet, tiled splashback, and wall-mounted mirror, requiring cosmetic updates to improve its overall condition and appeal.

A private backyard area featuring a lawn, precast concrete boundary walls, and a rotary clothesline.

Available now

R 6,300per month

Collondale

Relax in a quiet neighborhood with expansive front and back gardens — perfect for outdoor living. One-bedroom home with generous lounge, bathroom, and covered parking.

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Available now

R 15,000per month

Bonnie Doon

Find end-of-day calm in Bonnie Doon's leafy streets, a welcoming family home with open living, private secure setting and double garage — three bedrooms, two bathrooms for relaxed family life.

House

A functional kitchen area featuring laminate cabinetry, a dark marble-effect backsplash, and tiled flooring, with an open-plan layout leading to an adjacent living space.

A compact kitchen area featuring a stainless steel sink, laminate countertop, and distinctive dark marble-effect wall tiling.

Bedroom featuring built-in wooden cupboards, security gate on the window, and standard ceiling finishes.

A compact kitchen area featuring a stainless steel sink, laminate countertop, and distinctive dark marble-effect tiled splashback with base cabinetry.

A dated bathroom shower enclosure featuring tiled walls and flooring, currently requiring maintenance and fixture replacement.

An empty bedroom featuring dark wood-look tiled flooring, a built-in cupboard, and a window fitted with a security gate.

A compact bathroom featuring a pedestal basin, tiled walls, and a shower enclosure, requiring cosmetic updates to modernize the space.

A vacant bedroom featuring laminate flooring, neutral walls, and a window fitted with a security gate.

An empty, open-plan living area featuring neutral tiled flooring, structural columns, and windows fitted with security bars.

A compact kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, laminate countertops, tiled flooring, and a secure exterior door with a metal security gate.

Available now

R 8,500per month

Amalinda North

Family-friendly suburb living with easy maintenance and sunny open-plan kitchen/dining flowing to lounge; laminated floors throughout, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and single remote garage — ideal for busy households.

House

A covered patio area featuring tiled flooring and sliding glass doors, leading out to a paved walkway and garden space.

Rear view of the property featuring a paved walkway, a covered patio area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A functional kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark laminate countertops, a freestanding stove, and tiled flooring with a neutral splashback.

An empty living room featuring tiled flooring, a sliding glass door with a security gate, and a window overlooking the garden.

A clean, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, a built-in wardrobe, and a large window overlooking the rear garden area.

A clean, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, built-in cupboards, and a window overlooking the garden area.

A bright, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, clean walls, and a large window overlooking the garden area.

A functional kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark countertops, a freestanding stove, and tiled flooring with direct access to the exterior.

A modern bathroom featuring a vanity cabinet with a ceramic basin, a glass-enclosed shower, and neutral tiled finishes.

A clean, modern bathroom featuring a built-in bathtub, wall-mounted vanity with basin, and a tall storage cabinet with neutral tiled finishes.

Available now

R 9,000per month

Kidds Beach

Relaxed coastal living in sought-after Umlele Heights, Kidd's Beach—peaceful estate with easy beach access, modern open-plan kitchen, large fully walled private garden, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

House

A bright living area featuring dark tiled flooring, a unique glossy ceiling, and a large window offering neighbourhood views.

Compact scullery area featuring built-in white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink with drainer, and tiled splashbacks.

A bedroom featuring painted brick walls, tiled flooring, and a window with fitted blinds.

A bedroom featuring built-in white cabinetry, tiled flooring, and a window with fitted blinds, offering a functional and clean living space.

An empty bedroom featuring dark tiled flooring, a large window with exterior views, and a textured brick feature wall.

A compact bathroom featuring a standard bathtub with shower attachment, a wall-mounted mirror, and a vanity basin unit with tiled walls.

Available now

R 5,850per month

Amalinda

Relax in a secure Amalinda apartment with sweeping outlooks, easy access to schools, shops and transport — low-maintenance living with two bedrooms, one bathroom and covered parking.

Apartment

A functional kitchen area featuring tiled flooring, built-in cabinetry, and direct access to the exterior through a security-gated door.

A functional kitchen area featuring tiled flooring, a single sink unit, and direct access to the rear exterior.

An empty, functional room featuring tiled flooring, security bars on windows, and basic wall-mounted electrical and plumbing provisions.

A functional laundry or utility area featuring a wall-mounted tap, tiled splashback, and a window with security bars.

An empty living area featuring neutral tiled flooring, security bars on windows, and a connected secondary space, offering a blank canvas for interior design.

A functional kitchen area featuring wooden cabinetry, tiled splashback, and tiled flooring, leading into an adjacent room through an open doorway.

An empty bedroom featuring tiled flooring, security bars on the windows, and a neutral wall finish, ready for personalization.

A functional kitchen area featuring wooden cabinetry, a double stainless steel sink, and tiled flooring.

An empty interior room featuring tiled flooring, security bars on windows, and surface-mounted electrical wiring.

Available now

R 4,950per month

Quigney

Enjoy peaceful, city-edge living within walking distance of the Esplanade, shops and cafes; garden flat with private courtyard, open-plan kitchen, one bedroom with en-suite and single parking.

Cottage

An empty bedroom featuring polished timber flooring, high ceilings with decorative cornices, and neutral wall tones.

An empty bedroom featuring polished timber flooring, neutral grey walls, picture rails, and a large window with security bars.

A vacant bedroom featuring polished timber flooring, decorative ceiling cornices, and picture rails, providing a neutral canvas for interior design.

A functional bathroom space featuring wall-mounted basins, tiled walls, and a walk-in shower area with a small window.

Available now

R 3,600per month

Southernwood

Affordable, low-maintenance living for a student or single professional in a convenient location near shops and transport, with a private room, shared kitchen/bathroom and secure covered parking.

Apartment

A bedroom featuring dark timber flooring, neutral grey walls, and a built-in white wardrobe.

An empty bedroom featuring original timber flooring, a window with security bars, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

An empty bedroom featuring original timber flooring, neutral grey walls, and classic white trim detailing.

Available now

R 3,800per month

Southernwood

Enjoy convenient, budget-friendly living close to shops and transport, with a communal kitchen and safe on-site parking. Private bedroom with shared bathroom—ideal for students or professionals.

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