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What you should know about selling a sectional title property
Property Advice

What you should know about selling a sectional title property

Sectional title property is growing in popularity due to safety and affordability, but sellers need to be aware of the unique factors that go into selling a property of this type.

Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes
Property Advice

Rules for smoking or braaiing in Sectional Title schemes

The Sectional Title Schemes Management act is a breath of fresh air for residents that are bothered by their neighbour’s smoke.

Exclusive and common use areas in sectional title schemes
Property Advice

Exclusive and common use areas in sectional title schemes

Owners and renters in sectional title schemes need to be familiar with the rules governing exclusive and shared use areas.

My agent has undervalued my home
News

My agent has undervalued my home

Sellers should be aware of the fact that the municipal valuation of their home may not be a true reflection of its value.

Secure lifestyle estates give families the freedom to explore
News

Secure lifestyle estates give families the freedom to explore

Families are increasingly choosing to buy property on South African estates due to the safety and lifestyle benefits.

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

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
Property Advice

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
Property Advice

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
Property Advice

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.