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WHAT POWERS DOES THE CHAIRPERSON OF A SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEME HAVE?


20 Mar 2019
When it comes to selecting a chairperson of the body corporate in a sectional title scheme, the owners must select the chairperson, and by default it's usually

LOOKING TO BUY TO RENT - MAKE SURE THE UNIT "TICKS THE BOXES"


18 Mar 2019
If a decision is made to buy a residential unit to rent out, it is advisable to first assess what the expectations are in terms of income or tenancy

CAPE TOWN RENTAL MARKET UPDATE


18 Mar 2019
The rental market in Cape Town is in a state of flux at the moment, and tenants are possibly in a better position, in terms of value for money

NEW TOWNHOUSE DESIGN OFFERING AT BARDALE VILLAGE SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES


23 Nov 2018
The recently released The Yellowwood townhouse development at De Hoop Bardale Village has completely sold out, faster than expected, says Cornel Haskins

INCREASE IN RENTAL SCAM OCCURRENCES


23 Nov 2018
Over the years, particularly with various DIY advertising portals becoming available to the layman renting out his property

REGULAR RENTAL INSPECTIONS AN IMPORTANT PART OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT


23 Nov 2018
Rental inspections are a necessity when it comes to good rental management, but both landlords and tenants should stick to the terms and conditions

WHAT COULD AFFECT OR DELAY AN HOA HOME TRANSFER


23 Nov 2018
When a property is sold, there is a specific list of documentation the conveyancing attorney will need in order to lodge the transfer at the Deeds Office

ADVICE FOR DIY LANDLORDS


23 Nov 2018
If a person has chosen to invest in a few properties to rent out, but chances are he won't own more than ten units, he would probably lean toward managing

TRANSFER DUTY OR VAT PAYABLE: REMEMBER TO CHECK THE OFFER TO PURCHASE


22 Nov 2018
When buying a property, the usual process is that transfer duty is payable by the buyer on the property, but if the property is registered

SPECIAL LEVY LIABILITY IF A UNIT IS SOLD


22 Nov 2018
While sectional title schemes are now meant to have reserve funds in place to deal with maintenance and repairs, there might still be instances (emergencies)
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