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What you need to know about a Homeowners’ Association
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What you need to know about a Homeowners’ Association

With security a factor that is influencing home-buying decisions in South Africa, many are choosing to purchase homes within boomed off areas or secure lifestyle estates

Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds
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Why body corporates now need two body corporate funds

Understanding why body corporates require a reserve fund and an administrative fund as per the new STSMA regulations.

Selling a unit when levies are in arrears
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Selling a unit when levies are in arrears

The sale of a unit in a sectional title scheme cannot go through until the outstanding debt is settled.

Rules for renovations in a sectional title scheme
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Rules for renovations in a sectional title scheme

Before starting renovations on your newly purchased home in a sectional title scheme, you need to be familiar with the scheme’s rules.

How the voting procedures at sectional title meetings have changed
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How the voting procedures at sectional title meetings have changed

The process for voting at sectional title meetings has changed according to the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act.

Dealing with noise in a sectional title scheme
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Dealing with noise in a sectional title scheme

Although living in a sectional title scheme has many benefits, living in close proximity to others can pose challenges.

Solving parking issues in sectional title schemes
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Solving parking issues in sectional title schemes

The allocation, use and maintenance of parking bays in sectional title schemes can be a constant source of conflict. Understanding the law governing their use could resolve a lot of this conflict.

Buying? Here’s why choosing the right neighbourhood is so important
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Buying? Here’s why choosing the right neighbourhood is so important

When buying property, the lifestyle on offer is just as important as the house itself. These are some important things to consider.

Sectional title owner? This is how the new regulations affect you.
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Sectional title owner? This is how the new regulations affect you.

New legislation came into effect late last year with regards to sectional title schemes, CSOS and the new Sectional Title Regulations. This is what these mean to you as a Sectional Title owner.