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In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, hosted by Pearl Scheltema, we explore the challenges of communal living during the holiday season. Our guests, Zerlinda van der Merwe, Co-Founder and Director at TVDM Consultants, and Willie Roos, CEO at Stratafin, provide expert insights into managing common disputes in community schemes.

The discussion focuses on issues such as noise complaints, increased parking due to holiday visitors, and decoration guidelines. Our guests offer practical strategies for addressing these concerns, emphasising the importance of clear communication and adherence to community standards. The episode also covers methods for creating a respectful holiday atmosphere and strategies for engaging the community to prevent and resolve conflicts.

Installing solar energy in Sectional Title Schemes in South Africa can be challenging due to several factors. Despite these challenges, there is growing recognition of the benefits of solar energy in South Africa, including reducing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering electricity costs, and promoting environmental sustainability. Efforts are being made to address the challenges by providing guidelines, educating Scheme Executives, owners, and Managing Agents about the benefits of solar energy, and streamlining the approval processes.

In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema talks to Zerlinda van der Merwe, Co-Founder and Director at TVDM Consultants and Willie Roos, CEO at Stratafin, on the do’s and don’ts of installing solar energy in Sectional Title Schemes.

As a result of the ongoing problems with load shedding, many sectional owners are looking into alternative and renewable energy options such as solar panels to reduce the impact of load shedding on their homes. A common question, therefore, being raised by sectional owners is whether they are permitted to install solar panels on their sectional property.

Taking this one step further, one then needs to determine the responsibilities of the owner vs the Body Corporate when it comes to the insurance policy of the Sectional Title Scheme and how the installation of solar panels affects the insurance policy.

In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema talks to Mike Addison, co-owner and founding director of Addsure, a registered financial services provider about crucial insurance considerations for a Body Corporate before installing solar panels.

Sectional title legislation requires schemes to have their annual financial statements audited and presented to the members for their consideration at a general meeting, and it must be done within four months of the scheme’s financial year-end. Additionally, the annual general meeting (AGM) is required to be held within four months of the financial year-end. So, although it is not required, it makes sense for the audited financial statements to be presented to the AGM for owners’ consideration.

This is an important topic for Trustees of Sectional Title Schemes, as compliance with these requirements is crucial for the effective management and administration of Sectional Title Schemes.

In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema unpacks annual auditing in Sectional Title Schemes and HOAs with Chantelle Gibb, Head of Sectional Department, MG Taute Registered Auditors.

As a homeowner in a Sectional Title Scheme, you may wish to make changes to your property to improve its functionality or aesthetic appeal. However, the process involved in making alterations can be complex and requires careful consideration to avoid potential disputes with your neighbors or the Body Corporate.

In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema is speaking to Abrie Snyman, owner of Multiprof Property Intelligence, where they discuss the key factors to consider before making alterations to your property, the process involved in obtaining approval, and the rights and obligations of homeowners in sectional title schemes when it comes to making changes to their property.

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Navigating complex building regulations, obtaining necessary approvals for renovations and upgrades, and balancing the needs of individual owners with the overall maintenance and preservation of common property are just some of the challenges Trustees face in the management of Sectional Title Schemes.

In this episode of Fitzanne's Property Exchange, Pearl Scheltema is speaking to Abrie Snyman, owner of Multiprof Property Intelligence, who will be sharing valuable insights and information to help educate and answer some of the most pressing questions on this topic.