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Sectional title levies: cheaper is not always better
Property Advice

Sectional title levies: cheaper is not always better

Basing a buying decision on the affordability of monthly levies is not good practice. What you are really looking for is a well-run, well-versed body corporate that knows how to balance a budget.

Sectional title alterations
Property Advice

Sectional title alterations

Alterations made without proper approvals to sectional title units can make it difficult, for all homeowners in the complex, to sell.

The war of the floor tiles
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The war of the floor tiles

A recent court case has highlighted the fact that while a body corporate has a right to enforce rules, it needs to do so amicably.

Multiple price hikes are bad news for South Africans
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Multiple price hikes are bad news for South Africans

Electricity, DSTV, E-tolls -consumers are being subjected to rising costs across the board. What are the implications for the economy?

Property rates are always payable
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Property rates are always payable

A recent court judgment has found that property owners are expected to pay their rates in full regardless of whether they use municipal services or not.

Property Advice

The benefits of purchasing a sectional title unit

Why sectional titles units have become so popular in South Africa.

2016 - Prepare for a bumpy ride
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2016 - Prepare for a bumpy ride

The plunging rand and the effects of one of the worst droughts in living memory will make 2016 a tough year for SA consumers.

First-time home buyers drive sectional title market
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First-time home buyers drive sectional title market

The latest stats released by ooba, show that the overall demand for sectional title property has risen.

News

Sectional title market booming on the West Rand

Recent years have seen large scale development on the West Rand in Gauteng with sectional title properties and gated estates taking over in Ruimsig, Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.