Articles related to "HOA"
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Property rates are always payable
A recent court judgment has found that property owners are expected to pay their rates in full regardless of whether they use municipal services or not.
News
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Lea Jacobs
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10 Feb 2016
Budget essentials for first-time buyers
Some useful advice from Betterlife Home Loans on what costs to factor into your property purchase decision.
Property Advice
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Press
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09 Nov 2015
Body corporates can't penalise the tenant
Body corporates who penalise a tenant when they have an issue with property owner, could find themselves in hot water.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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19 Jun 2015
Estates: ask questions before signing a sale agreement
While living in a gated community or private estate is very attractive to many because of the secure lifestyle and added benefits of amenities the estate might offer, there are some things ...
Property Advice
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Tahir Desai
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02 Jun 2015
HOAs can block property transfers
Home owners associations can block the transfer of a property if the owner has not paid outstanding levies.
A recent case has shed light on a matter which has seemingly been a source of conflict and confusion within property ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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12 Mar 2015
Pets peeves – residents who don’t obey the rules
Hearing that a much-loved dog is going to have to find a new home is bound to pull more than a few heart strings.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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22 Jan 2015
When Body Corporate Answers to Homeowners’ Association
The Body Corporate (BC) of a sectional title property which is located inside a private estate, answers to the Home Owners’ Association (HOA).
Reason being that the HOA is the controlling body of a private estate. Among many ...
Property Advice
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Anna-Marie Smith
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27 Nov 2013
The Truth About Homeowners Associations
Buying property in a gated estate has certain attractions, but - the rules set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your lifestyle.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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14 Oct 2013
The Truth About Homeowners Associations
Buying property in a gated estate in a country that is plagued by crime has certain attractions, but beware - the rules and regulations set by the homeowner association or body corporate may put a damper on your ...
News
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Lea Jacobs
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10 Oct 2013
Making fines stick in community schemes
The executives in many sectional title schemes and home owners’ associations (HOAs) use fines as a way of discouraging rule breaking by members or residents.
At first glance this seems a good way of ensuring that the rules are ...
Property Advice
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Paddocks
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06 Sep 2012
