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Project funding: a case study

Community schemes are often left in the unenviable position where they require an urgent ad-hoc service or project to be completed, but don't necessarily have the funds in reserve at the time for this to happen. Raising a special levy is also not always possible. Securing project funding may be the best option to protect property value and/or prevent building decay.

19 October 2022 Smart Technology

Seven steps to secure your complex ahead of the festive season

Holidays are notorious for being a risky time for crimes like burglaries and break-ins. December is just around the corner and many people are planning to go away over the festive season, increasing the opportunity for criminals to strike.

6 October 2022 Legal and Advisory

Obtaining a special resolution is not rocket science

It’s best to pay attention or you can fail on technicalities. A special resolution could only be successfully passed if the prescribed procedures were followed, and the appropriate majorities voted in favour of the resolution.

Elderly couple and younger woman laughing

27 September 2022 Community

Retire in comfort: what are your options?

Retirement villages come in various shapes and sizes, and it is essential to know and understand the different structures applicable to these community schemes.

17 September 2022 Community

Growing your retirement community

Financial times are tough for everybody, including senior citizens. There are ways for community schemes to supplement their levy income. One of which is through advertising income, such as Sectional Title Solutions’ Common Property Advertising Solutions.

15 September 2022 Legal and Advisory

10-Year Maintenance Plan: wasted opportunity or meaningful exercise?

Many bodies corporate have a 10-Year Maintenance Plan but then simply use it as a tick box exercise. Even if the development of the plan is done with adequate participation and intention, the plan is often not properly implemented. That makes, what can be a very useful tool, an absolutely wasted opportunity.

Senior couple forming a heart shape with their hands

10 September 2022 Community

Here’s to Your Best Years!

South Africa commemorates Older Persons Week from 26 September to 2 October. International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on 1 October every year. These events are all about celebrating being “older”, raising awareness about issues affecting seniors, and having a meaningful life in your golden years.

25 August 2022 Legal and Advisory

Court finds withholding levies = grasping at straws

Most of us know that purchasing a unit in a community scheme would require the payment of levies. However, a defaulting unit owner attempted to justify the withholding of levies and contested the interest charged on the arrear amounts in a recent Western Cape High Court case. The court found that the defendant’s arguments amounted to “grasping at straws”.

20 August 2022 Community, Update

Creating a buzzzz around our beloved honeybees

STS places high value on making an impact on the world and preserving our natural resources for future generations. Sustainability is not only a major consideration in how we conduct our business processes and choose our partners, but is also factored into our corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Hand dropping a coin in a lightbulb reflecting solar panels

18 August 2022 Solar and Efficient

Load shedding woes - it is time to see the light

It’s probably safe to say that most South Africans are beyond fed-up with our unreliable electricity supply. We’ve already had an extraordinary amount of load-shedding during this year, and winter was especially bleak and dismal for homeowners and businesses alike.

5 August 2022 Community, Update

Considering women’s contribution to bodies corporate

In a world that generally runs at a frantic pace, I truly enjoy days of the year set aside to commemorate special people and moments in life, such as the recently celebrated Mandela Day.

3 August 2022 Smart Technology, Vlog

Superfast internet for your community scheme

With our fibre to the home installation, you can enjoy better speeds, smarter living, and increased security whilst adding to the desirability and value of your property. The infrastructure is fully funded and maintained, and allows for superfast internet connectivity at your fingertips.