When sitting on your patio lost in thought this Saturday, waiting for the braai, you might be staring at your wall and suddenly notice a crack that you could swear was not there before. According to John Graham from HouseCheck, cracks are one of the
The Minister of Human Settlements has signed the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) Regulations, following the signing by the President the Proclamation Notice for the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 2011 (Act No. 8 of 2011) and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (Act
Sovereign Sands, a luxury private development set on 4ha of sloping dunes and unique coastal dune forest, is selling its last freestanding home. The 548m² seven-bedroom home is set in its own garden with spectacular views and is on the market for R8,55m (VAT incl), and
Last year’s landslide in Mossel Bay, in which almost 30 families in Seemeeuvlug and Tuscan Village have been told to evacuate their houses after land foundations shifted, raises the issue about whether this type of damage is typically covered by insurance policies. Marike van Niekerk, manager
It’s that time of year when your office starts buzzing about performance bonuses and 13th cheques. It’s an exciting time for employees, with the promise of extra cash in the pocket. A less pleasant consequence of this time is the fact that many top employees are
FNB introduced 30-year bonds in July this year, while Absa has had up to 30-year bonds in place for its customers for more than 15 years; Nedbank offers a maximum of 25 years on its loan terms while Standard Bank gives its customers the option
Many people believe that the correct age to start training their dog is at 6 months. However, the best age for socialisation is before your pup is 16 weeks old. You must remember that there is a big difference between socialisation and training. Training is where
Bet you never thought boasting about the good schools, easy access to the highway, or active community forum and monthly street braai as some of the perks of buying your home, could be the very reason a potential buyer decides not to make an offer. Berry
Rent is late…again. As this dreadful month-end ritual unfolds, you can’t help but wonder: Will the rent be paid in full, or at all, this time? If not, what then? Can this situation be resolved? How can it be prevented? Perhaps the most common predicament
Q Hi there, I heard there is another levy we will soon have to pay that has to do with a new Ombudsman? - Paul A Hi Paul, yes this is true; there is a new Ombud that has been established for all community schemes (including sectional title schemes,
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