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    Financial ManagementSectional Title Management

    Sectional title levies – what am I paying for?

    Originally published on Paddocks One of the primary complaints received from owners in sectional title schemes around the country is, “My levies are too high, what can I do?” In…
    advisory
    advisoryMarch 31, 2021
    Administrative ManagementSectional Title Management

    My landlord wants me to pay a special water levy and fixed electricity fee, what are my rights?

    As published on Property24. Lease agreements specify how utilities should be dealt with between tenants and landlords to avoid any sticky situations. However, a Property24 reader is questioning special water…
    advisory
    advisoryMarch 26, 2021
    Administrative ManagementSectional Title Management

    Why COVID-19 is not an excuse to delay an Annual General Meeting

    Originally published on Paddocks The global death toll from the coronavirus soared past the two million mark on Friday, 15 January 2021, just over a year after the virus was…
    advisory
    advisoryMarch 24, 2021
    Administrative ManagementPhysical Management

    Understanding proposed changes to the Sectional Titles Act

    Listen to Auren's interview on Early Breakfast with Africa Melane, discussing what you need to know about the Sectional Titles Amendment Bill and its application to the management of sectional…
    advisory
    advisoryMarch 15, 2021
    Financial Management

    The global pandemic putting stress on your scheme’s finances? Why using the reserve fund is not the answer.

    Published on Paddocks It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed previously unimaginable stress on our country’s economy and its people. The owners of units in sectional title schemes…
    advisory
    advisoryJanuary 27, 2021
    Administrative ManagementSectional Title Management

    Understanding Exclusive Use Areas (EUA) in Sectional Title schemes

    On the 19th January 2021, Auren Freitas dos Santos - founder of The Advisory - featured as the guest speaker on the Private Property podcast. The podcast gives a clear…
    advisory
    advisoryJanuary 20, 2021
    Community Schemes Ombud ServiceFinancial Management

    Why sectional title schemes need to have a reserve fund

    CapeTalk 567AM hosts a podcast series titled: Early Breakfast With Africa Melane. This morning, the podcast covered the topic of why sectional title schemes need to be compliant with minimum…
    advisory
    advisoryDecember 21, 2020
    Administrative ManagementFinancial Management

    Spending body corporate funds

    As published on Paddocks. Specialist Community Scheme Attorney (BA (Law) LLB)Ané de Klerk One of the more frequently complained about aspects of sectional title management is the unauthorised spending of…
    advisory
    advisoryNovember 10, 2020
    Community Schemes Ombud ServiceDispute Resolution Management

    A reflection on the last 4 years of CSOS Adjudications

    As published on Paddocks The Community Schemes Ombud Service (more commonly known as CSOS) celebrated its fourth anniversary in October 2020 and there is much to be said about the…
    advisory
    advisoryNovember 10, 2020
    Sectional Title Management

    What to do when you don’t have support from your ST trustees

    As published on Property24 A Property24 reader says he is fighting for the rights of residents and doesn't have the support from the rest of the sectional title trustees. An…
    advisory
    advisoryNovember 10, 2020
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