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Funny to live in - Warren Robertson

It’s a good thing comedian Warren Robertson has a sense of humour because, as you shall see, buying property for the first time brings with it a few challenges and oddities. What city and suburb do you call home? Jukskei Park, ...

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PREPAID METERS FOR ELECTRICITY AND WATER BEST FOR SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES

Members of sectional title schemes who are charged for water and electricity in relation to the floor size (which is done through participation quota) of their units have for some time complained regularly that this method of ...

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SECTIONAL TITLE AMENDMENT ACT WILL CLARIFY WINDOW ISSUE

The maintenance of windows in sectional title schemes (especially those that are near the sea and prone to rust) has long been a contentious issue.  Whether they are the responsibility of the unit owner or the body corporate has ...

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SECTIONAL TITLE TRUSTEES: DO NOT LET THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED LEAD YOU TO THINK THAT YOU CAN AVOID RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sectional Titles Act recognises that the trustees of sectional title bodies corporate, unlike the directors of independent companies, are unpaid volunteers and may lack the full experience required for their positions.  For ...

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LONG TERM, REALISTIC BUDGETING ESSENTIAL ON SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES, SAYS MICHAEL BAUER

One of the proven successes at the property management company, IHFM, said its general manager, Michael Bauer, recently has been the implementation of two to five year budgets for maintenance and repairs. “These days,” said ...

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Building insurance policies in sectional title schemes must meet the scheme’s full needs

Trustees of body corporates serving sectional title schemes,are often not aware that the Prescribed Management Rules governing sectional title schemes lay ...

Property Advice

Know your body corporate rules

While living in a sectional title scheme offers a certain level of security to a safety-conscious South African society, problems can arise if buyers do not read the fine print.

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Downsizing strategy for retirement

There are numerous lifestyle benefits to downsizing from a large, free standing, full title suburban property to a home such as a sectional title unit in a secure complex or retirement estate.

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Security improvements that add value to your home

While all homebuyers have their own personal criteria on which they base their home buying decisions, there are a number of common concerns all South Africans share..