If you are a member of a body corporate in South Africa, you are likely well aware that it’s not just about ownership; it’s about coexisting with your fellow property owners and maintaining the common areas and shared facilities. But who is responsible for keeping sectional title properties in good condition? In this article, we […]
The purpose of the 10-year maintenance plan is to help stabilise the body corporate’s financial situation through preventative maintenance. This is achieved in combination with a cash flow forecast. Excel can be a powerful tool for creating intricate worksheets and financial forecasts…for expert-level users! But it does have some limitations when using it for the 10-year maintenance plan.
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In the previous post, we addressed the most frequently asked questions regarding sectional title levies (read it here). In this post, we’ll explain how bodies corporate calculate these levies. Setting levies without bias When calculating sectional title levies, it is crucial to make impartial decisions. The process of determining body corporate levies should be transparent […]
What are body corporate levies and why are they important? In sectional title ownership, a body corporate is responsible for the management and maintenance of the common areas and facilities within a development or complex. Alongside the body corporate’s obligation to establish a thorough 10-year maintenance plan, each individual owner of a sectional title unit […]