About us

A family house, run by the family

Troost Brothers is a small, owner-run operation. When you phone the number on this site, you reach the people who own and maintain the house — not an agency queue.

Our story

The house on Baker Street has taken in students for more than two decades. It started with a couple of spare rooms let to friends of the family studying at UCT, and grew as word spread among their classmates.

We have kept the same approach ever since: fewer tenants than the building could technically hold, rent that includes the running costs, and repairs done properly rather than patched. Most of our new tenants arrive through a recommendation from someone who lived here before them.

Parents are welcome to visit and ask questions before signing anything. We would rather answer twenty questions upfront than have anyone move in unsure.

living room

What we promise

Honest pricing

The quoted rent includes utilities and Wi-Fi. No agent commission, no admin fee, no surprise increases mid-lease.

Quick repairs

Report a problem and we act on it that week — usually the same day for anything to do with water, power or security.

Respect for your space

We give notice before entering a room, and we don’t over-fill the house to squeeze in extra rent.

Deposits returned

Your deposit comes back within 14 days of check-out, with any deduction explained in writing.