Important Rules to Know Before Buying Property in a Complex or Estate in South Africa
10/07/2023
- The popularity of gated communities and estates has increased in South Africa due to the added security they provide to homeowners.
- A recent poll showed that out of 4,000 respondents, 1,500 live in a gated community, while 2,500 do not.
- The shift to remote working from home has further increased demand for homes in these communities.
- Property developers have responded to recent social and lifestyle changes by creating new estates and offering a wider range of property types.
- Prospective buyers need to understand the major differences between buying a home in a suburb and a home in a gated estate run by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA).
- Levies and rules differ for every estate and buyers need to abide by the HOA’s constitution, rules, and decisions.
- Prospective buyers should ask for the following documents and read them before making an offer to purchase:
- The MOI or constitution of the HOA
- The appearance and conduct rules of the estate
- A list of the current HOA directors and their roles
- Minutes of HOA meetings for the past year
- The current HOA budget, year-to-date financial report, and levy collection record
- The current HOA insurance policy
- Property buyers should find out if the HOA has a reserve fund for long-term planned maintenance and emergencies.
- If buying in a new estate, check the HOA’s architectural guidelines and building and appearance rules.
- Some estates have minimum and maximum house size allowances and require homes to be built in a particular architectural style.
- Property buyers in a new estate should establish who is responsible for security and repairing any damage to services during the construction phase.
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