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26 July 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

You still save with solar

The headline of a recent article conveying Eskom’s intention to charge grid-tied solar users a flat rate of R938 per month has caused quite a furore. According to the article, this rate would be charged regardless of the amount of electricity consumed from the national grid.

30 June 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

Getting solar installed in your community scheme

South African households are plagued by unpredictable power outages that last for hours, sometimes days. They also endure scheduled electricity cuts, known as load shedding or load reduction, where power is rationed to relieve pressure on the system and prevent complete collapse.

30 June 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update, Vlog

Executive Managing Agents for community schemes

When the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act came into effect in October 2016, it introduced and made provision for a new role; the Executive Managing Agent (EMA).

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30 June 2022 Funding and Treasury, Update

Navigating the community scheme lending space - practical considerations

When you buy a unit in a sectional title scheme, you are also buying into the assets and liabilities of the whole scheme. Sometimes, that scheme has arrear levy debt or needs urgent funds to pay for maintenance-related issues.

30 June 2022 Smart Technology, Update

A smarter way to evaluate an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A reliable internet connection is crucial to smarter living. It carries with it the benefits of home automation, access to online entertainment including music and movie streaming, online gaming, and the ability to host video chats with work colleagues, family and friends.

26 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update

Ratifying community scheme resolutions — who has the power?

The full bench decision (three judges) of the Pietermaritzburg High Court, in the case of Derby Downs Management Association v Assegaai River Properties (Pty) Ltd and Another (the Derby Downs case)[1], is interesting for a quite a few reasons.

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26 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update, Vlog

Demystifying the various types of resolutions in community schemes

Let's face it, complying with all the relevant legislation and community scheme governance documentation is anything but child's play. For example, the different types of resolutions and requirements in the sectional title industry can be downright mystifying! In this video Maryna Wiesner, STS Group Company Secretary and former Legal and Education Specialist, unpacks the various types of body corporate resolutions in detail.

26 May 2022 Smart Technology, Update

5 things to look out for in a digital visitor management system

The demand for property inside schemes exceeds that of free-standing property, and security is probably one of the main reasons for this. But are community schemes really safer?

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26 May 2022 Solar and Efficient, Update

Energy independence bolted onto your Solar solution

South Africans are in a dark place. Not just because of rising unemployment and prime interest rates, or escalating food and fuel prices, but because everything seems to be going up except Eskom’s power generating capacity.

20 May 2022 Legal and Advisory, Update

New clarifications on appeals against CSOS Adjudication Orders

By now, we know that in terms of s 57(1) of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act[1] (“the CSOS Act”), an applicant, the community scheme, or any affected person who is dissatisfied with an adjudication order of the CSOS may appeal to the High Court on a question of law only.

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