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With the steep rises in municipal tariffs this year, water usage has become a hot topic in Sectional Title (ST) complexes, where the benefits of individual water meters – and especially pre-paid meters – are increasingly being recognised, says Andrew Schaefer, MD of leading property management company Trafalgar. However, trustees need to know about the
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Renting a property can often lead to disputes between landlords and tenants, ranging from issues of non-payment of the rent to disagreements over maintenance, noise, municipal charges and overcrowding. Consequently, says Andrew Schaefer, MD of leading property management company Trafalgar, it is best to be proactive when it comes to preventing disputes if at all
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Exclusive Use Areas (EUAs) are a crucial aspect of sectional title schemes, offering specific owners exclusive rights to use certain parts of the common property, such as gardens, parking bays, or balconies to the exclusion of all other owners. However, these areas often become sources of disputes and challenges due to misunderstandings or mismanagement. This
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The interest rate has dropped by 25 basis points, bringing the new prime lending rate to 11.5%. Now is the perfect time to explore investment opportunities and make the most of this favorable shift!
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Since May, when the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CPPA) was finally signed into law, there has been a new urgency to resolve questions about where cannabis can be smoked and grown within Sectional Title complexes and other community housing schemes. First introduced in 2020, the new legislation establishes a legal framework for the use,
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Sectional Title (ST) owners are experiencing insurance premium shocks this year as insurance companies and re-insurers rethink the risks associated with building insurance. “Extreme climate events such as the recent storms in the Western Cape and floods and fires in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape over the past couple of years have resulted in insurance
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We’re thrilled to welcome our 2000th participant Aneen from Bloemfontein to our free training program! At Trafalgar Property Management, you don’t need to be a client to benefit from our educational opportunities. Join us today and access top-notch training online for free!
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Most of us know that in a body corporate, the annual general meeting (AGM) must be held within 4 months of the financial year-end, and at the AGM, the audited financial statements (AFS) and budget will be presented, and the auditor will be appointed. A similar situation takes place in a homeowners association, except that the
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Due to the prolonged delay in promulgating the Rental Housing Amendment Act of 2014, there is some confusion about whether or not a lease agreement in South Africa has to be in writing – but it is highly advisable for both landlords and tenants to ensure that they do have a written contract, says Andrew
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