Dealing with smoking nuisance in community schemes
Dealing with smoking nuisance in community schemes This article aims to provide information to owners and residents of community schemes who are bothered by ‘second-hand smoke’ that drifts from another dwelling or an open area into their private area and causes them...
Read this before preparing a maintenance, repair and replacement plan
Read this before preparing a maintenance, repair and replacement plan How much does it cost, per square meter, to paint a 10 storey building? What is the expected life of a lift? What is the annual erosion rate of a sand dune situated beneath a boundary wall? How do...
DIY guide to building a braai and being summer ready
DIY guide to building a braai and being summer ready One way of improving the outdoor appeal of your home would definitely be to build an outdoor braai. You can choose to buy a standalone braai or one that needs to be built in, either way it’s a must-have for...
As a unit owner, may I claim from the body corporate’s insurance?
As a unit owner, may I claim from the body corporate’s insurance? Sectional title legislation contains a couple of head-scratchers and the subject matter of this article is a prime example of one. Let’s look into this question in a bit more detail: We know that, as...
Know your rights and responsibilities when buying into a residential community
Know your rights and responsibilities when buying into a residential community It’s often the lifestyle – portrayed through beautiful photographs and a little advertising poetry – that gets potential buyers excited about the prospect of fishing, golf or...
Market value vs Replacement cost – and why you need to know the difference
Market value vs Replacement cost – and why you need to know the difference Many property owners make the mistake of basing their property’s insurance value on its estimated market value because they confuse the two values. In doing so, their property may be over...
Unexpected costs when buying a property: Essential expenses to budget for
Unexpected costs when buying a property: Essential expenses to budget for Did you know there are fees associated with settling and registering you bond? Make sure you’re aware of all the unexpected costs, whether buying or selling your home. While the bulk of the cost...Four things you should know about the POPI Act
Four things you should know about the POPI Act The Protection of Personal Information Act (more commonly known as POPI Act) came into operation on 1 July 2020. A grace period of 1 year has been granted to all organisations to ensure compliance with the POPI Act, and...