The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (“the CSOSA”) came into force on 7 October 2016, alongside...
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“Words are loaded pistols.” (Jean-Paul Sartre) In June 2018 a couple agreed to buy a house for R1.95 million....
If you own a home in a Homeowners Association (“HOA”) such as a residential estate or a gated development,...
With weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, property owners must ensure that they have the correct insurance policies to cover...
Good governance in sectional title schemes: What the STSMA really demands by Zerlinda van der Merwe
STC_wsi, , Property News, 0If you’ve ever lived in a sectional title scheme, chances are you’ve encountered at least one governance horror story....
What the Information Regulator’s latest briefing means for your community scheme by Nicole Tavares
STC_wsi, , Property News, 0The Information Regulator recently marked ten years since establishment, and five since they began enforcement. The latest briefing from...
Dilen Heerschop – HP Inc What happens when a prepaid water or electricity meter serving a unit requires maintenance,...
What Happens When a Scheme’s Rules Go Further Than the Law Allows – Dilen Heerschop – HP Inc
STC_wsi, , Property News, 0What happens when a scheme seeks to enforce an architectural restriction that is more onerous than the development rules...
Low-ball offers on new listings often strengthen the seller’s negotiating position rather than secure a bargain.Buyer psychology and timing...
“You do not mend a broken vase by handing over a new one.” (Anonymous) When a property sale is...
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