Empowering Homeowners: How the CSOSA Transforms Community Living in South Africa
Community living in South Africa, whether in homeowners’ associations (HOAs), sectional title schemes, or housing estates, comes with unique challenges. Disputes over governance, finances, and maintenance can disrupt harmony and strain relationships. Enter the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (CSOSA), a groundbreaking law designed to address these issues and empower homeowners and […]
Planning to renovate your home?
Your insurer or broker should be the first to know. Many South African homeowners are investing in renovating their homes to increase its value. However, whether you’re planning to revamp your kitchen, bathroom or do some landscaping, anything that affects the replacement cost of your home can affect the amount of short-term insurance cover and, […]
Thinking of buying your first property?
The question of whether renting or buying is the best is almost always in circulation in the real estate industry. While one is affordable in the short term, the other holds more benefits in the long run. In 2020, however, things took a turn, and the answer to the question may be a bit clearer than usual. Historically low […]