When managing property investments, tracking and managing a number of important benchmarks is advisable to optimise long term financial performance. Suggested benchmarks and targets are: occupancy % (95% plus), expense ratio (30% and below), municipal recovery % (80% plus and ideally measured per municipal service), staff costs % (10% and below),  maintenance expense ratio, variance […]

Trafalgar is a sectional title management specialist, with a 40 year track record going back to the opening of the first sectional title registers in South Africa. We have a national footprint and all the necessary legislative and industry registrations in place: Estate Agency Affairs Board Fidelity Certificate, National Association of Managing Agents and Council

Trafalgar has recently launched across all branches nationally, an android tablet application to automate property inspections and reporting to owners and tenants. The application developed for Trafalgar by Digital Matters, a Bryanston based IT development specialist, equips Trafalgar property inspectors with a tablet device to inspect and record all the relevant details of a property

Property owners within the City of Johannesburg (COJ) footprint are advised that a new valuation roll 10 has been published for certain  properties which may impact their monthly rates billing. Detailed notes concerning how to check the valuation roll and take further an objection written by Schindler Attorneys, are given below. WHO SHOULD READ THIS

Regular property maintenance reduces long term maintenance costs Numerous research studies have shown that regular property maintenance significantly reduces long term maintenance costs, together with promoting the lifespan and value of a property. Frequent property inspections focused on identifying proactive maintenance requirements are an important enabler for achieving the necessary frequency and scope of maintenance.

Arising from a recent series of client appreciation events hosted by Trafalgar across the country, South Africa’s gardening guru Keith Kirsten addressed the importance of gardens to the aesthetics and values of properties in South African complexes. Showcased in a series of colourful and interesting slides and case studies, Keith demonstrated the significant impact of

Dear Valued Client This is the first publication of our new initiative to provide monthly newsletters to you, our valued clients, insured through Trafalgar Financial Services (Pty) Limited (“TFS”). Trafalgar Financial Services (TFS) Introduction As the first publication, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce TFS and explain fully what service(s) we provide

The Consumer Protection Act (Act No 68 of 2008) (CPA) was signed into law on 24 April 2009. The Act sets out the minimum requirements to ensure adequate consumer protection in South Africa. This Act constitutes an overarching framework for consumer protection. All suppliers of goods and services will need to take note of the

House prices have failed to record any monthly increase for a year-and-a-half, with the pressure on household budgets and the weak economy expected to push them down even further, a study from property analyst Hometrack has found. But London is predicted to continue to buck the trend, with the Olympics set to heighten the strong