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20/06/2026

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Sectional title vs cluster: comparison tableWhat is a sectional title unit?A sectional title property is a unit within a...
17/06/2026

Sectional title vs cluster: comparison table

What is a sectional title unit?
A sectional title property is a unit within a larger development where ownership is divided into sections and common property.

When you buy a sectional title property, you own your specific unit and an undivided share of the common property. Common property can include gardens, driveways, security infrastructure, pools, lifts, clubhouses and visitor parking.

Examples include:

Apartments
Flats
Townhouses
Duplexes
Some cluster-style developments
The scheme is governed by a body corporate, which consists of all owners in the development. Owners pay monthly levies that fund maintenance, insurance, security and administration.

If you are considering a complex lifestyle, understanding the rules around levies and scheme management is just as important as evaluating the property itself.

What is a cluster home?
A cluster home is generally a freehold or full-title property situated within a secure development or estate.

Unlike sectional title ownership, cluster owners usually own both the building and the land on which it stands. The development’s shared facilities and infrastructure are usually managed through a homeowners’ association.

Common features include:

Freestanding or semi-detached homes
Private gardens
Boundary walls
Greater privacy
Estate security
Although owners have greater control over their property, they still need to comply with estate rules and architectural guidelines.

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster:IntroductionMany South African buyers use the terms ...
17/06/2026

Knowing the difference between a sectional title unit and a cluster:

Introduction
Many South African buyers use the terms “sectional title” and “cluster” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
While both property types are commonly found in secure developments and estates, the biggest difference is what you actually own. This affects everything from monthly levies and maintenance responsibilities to renovations and resale value.
Before buying, it is important to understand how each ownership structure works and what it means for your long-term costs and lifestyle.
Quick summary
A sectional title owner owns a unit and shares ownership of the common property with other owners.
A cluster owner usually owns both the home and the land it stands on.
Sectional title schemes are managed by a body corporate.
Cluster developments are usually managed by a homeowners’ association.
Sectional title properties often have lower maintenance responsibilities.
Cluster homes generally offer more privacy and greater freedom to renovate.
Both property types usually require monthly levies.
Buyers should review scheme rules, financial statements and governance documents before purchasing.

South African city wants to charge a monthly levy to households with solar panels on their roofs:Emfuleni Local Municipa...
17/06/2026

South African city wants to charge a monthly levy to households with solar panels on their roofs:
Emfuleni Local Municipality, which includes Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging, wants to implement an application fee and a monthly levy on households with solar panels.

This is the warning from Freedom Front Plus councillor Gerda Senekal, who said they will oppose the new application fee and monthly levy.

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has made headlines for its severe and long-standing instances of municipal collapse.

A combination of political instability, financial mismanagement, and dilapidated infrastructure has created a crisis in the industrial municipality.

The collapse of Emfuleni’s wastewater management is the most visible failure, drawing the ire of environmental groups and human rights watchdogs.

For years, broken pump stations and neglected wastewater treatment plants have discharged raw, untreated sewage directly into the Vaal River.

Emfuleni’s finances are also in a dire state. The municipality has been on the brink of total bankruptcy for years.

Service delivery and financial problems have reached such alarming levels that the ANC removed Sipho Radebe as the municipality’s executive mayor.

Given the financial challenges in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, it is not surprising that it is seeking new ways to generate revenue.

During the latest council meeting, the council approved, in principle, a proposal to generate revenue from solar power installation.

Criminals are fraudulently taking ownership of people’s homes in South Africa:Property experts have warned of a growing ...
12/06/2026

Criminals are fraudulently taking ownership of people’s homes in South Africa:

Property experts have warned of a growing rise in title deed fraud in South Africa, with criminals using forged documents to steal and sell homes – sometimes even attempting to evict the rightful owners.

FIRZT Property Group MD Stephen Whitcombe explained that there have been several reported cases recently in which criminals have fraudulently taken “ownership” of certain properties.

After falsifying the title deeds to make it appear they are the legitimate owners, these fraudsters sell the properties. Whitcombe said this is, unfortunately, not a new phenomenon in South Africa.

“Most commonly, the properties that such scammers have sold to unsuspecting buyers over the years have been empty stands, including many that were actually owned by municipalities or provinces.”

“They have often even succeeded in transferring ownership of these properties – and of course disappearing with the sale proceeds – before the deception is uncovered.”

However, he said, holiday homes and rental units are also at risk, and criminals often try to sell these properties for cash.

This is because they know it will allow them to bypass any bank that might hold a mortgage on the property and the actual title deed.

The rightful owners will probably only discover the fraud when the buyers arrive to take occupation, and will then have to initiate a complex and expensive High Court action in order to cancel the sale and reclaim their property.

Managing municipal payment disputes and preventing transfer delays:Municipal account disputes have become one of the mos...
09/06/2026

Managing municipal payment disputes and preventing transfer delays:

Municipal account disputes have become one of the most common causes of property transfer delays in South Africa, with many transactions being held up for weeks or even months while outstanding charges are investigated and resolved.

“Many sellers only discover municipal problems once the transfer process has already started. At that stage, delays become stressful and expensive for everyone involved.”

Before a property can transfer ownership, municipalities must issue clearance certificates confirming that rates and service charges have been paid. However, disputes over incorrect billing, estimated readings, historic charges or meter problems frequently complicate the process. Goosen says agents should encourage sellers to review their municipal accounts long before listing their homes. “If there are unexplained charges, unusually high balances or meter discrepancies, those issues should be addressed immediately. Waiting until transfer stage is risky".

He says municipal inefficiencies in some areas have made early preparation even more important. “In certain municipalities, resolving disputes can take significant time. If there are missing documents or unresolved queries, transfers can grind to a halt".

Goosen believes agents increasingly need to act as coordinators between sellers, conveyancers and municipal departments to keep transactions moving. “The agent cannot simply step back once the offer is signed,” he says. “Constant follow up is often needed."

Read More: https://www.property24.com/articles/managing-municipal-payment-disputes-and-preventing-transfer-delays/33078?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agent_newsletter&utm_content=

*Attention all Estate Agents, CPFs and Security Companies* - East RandThe *Estate Agent Gang* is Back!A syndicate consis...
05/06/2026

*Attention all Estate Agents, CPFs and Security Companies* - East Rand

The *Estate Agent Gang* is Back!

A syndicate consisting of 4 x mature black females, posing as potential home
buyers, are targeting homes on the East Rand. They mostly approach homes with
'For Sale' signs outside (but also homes without signs) and attempt to
convince owners, children of owners or domestic helpers to grant them access
to view the property. They will even use the names of estate agents to be more convincing.

Once inside, the 'leader' will ask lots of questions and ask to see 'the next room' while the others hang back and fill their
oversized handbags with valuable items like laptops, jewelry, expensive alcohol, electronic devices, etc.

Estate agents need to distribute this message far and wide to all their
sister branches. *Don't get caught out because of negligence!*
Sellers must ensure children and helpers are clearly informed of this Modus Operandi.

Should viewers arrive without an appointment the local CPF, Security Company and street group should be advised immediately. The mandated estate agent
can also be called.

This system has resulted in apprehension and conviction
a few years back.

*Please distribute far and wide.*
Leon de Bruin - Community Safety, Bedfordview

Speeding fine warning for people living in estates in South Africa:It is legal for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in es...
04/06/2026

Speeding fine warning for people living in estates in South Africa:
It is legal for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.

However, homeowners must have contractually agreed to such rules, and the rules themselves must meet several conditions, explained Johlene Wasserman, Community Schemes and Compliance Director at VDM Law.

The fining of estate residents for speeding and traffic offences by third parties recently came under the spotlight at one of Gauteng’s top residential estates, Midstream.

Residents complained of fines of up to R4,400 for couriers exceeding the estate’s 30km/h speed limit that were caught on automated, unmanned, back-to-back speed cameras.

The estate has since stopped fining residents for speeding by third parties, after many complained it was implemented unilaterally by the HOA.

Several other estates, including Jackals Creek in Johannesburg, and the Woodhill and Willow Acres estates in Pretoria East, also fine residents for speeding by visitors or couriers.

Wasserman explained that this practice can be legally valid, provided that the estate’s governing documents clearly allow it and the resident has contractually agreed to be bound by them.

“South African courts, including the Supreme Court of Appeal, have confirmed that the relationship between a homeowner and their Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is contractual,” she said.

Big changes for street cameras in Gauteng:The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has approved a new by-law to regulate all close...
04/06/2026

Big changes for street cameras in Gauteng:
The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has approved a new by-law to regulate all closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras around the city.

This includes all CCTV cameras installed on public land and infrastructure by local municipalities, as well as all surveillance cameras with a view of a public space such as a street, whether they are owned by businesses or citizens.

Big change for public spaces
Following the new ruling, any individual or business planning to install a CCTV camera with a view of public space will be required to obtain formal approval from the municipality.

This includes a description of the location, technical specifications and intended purpose of the surveillance system.

Anyone who installs a camera without approval will be subject to penalties, including fines or prison time of up to two years.

It also imposes new restrictions for existing cameras, as Joburg city management pans to create a database of all privately owned surveillance systems monitoring public areas.

The COJ claims that the CCTV database will allow authorities to deter and prosecutor criminals and ensure public safety.

More pressure for homeowners: Calculating the new costs on a R1m and R2m bond:For homeowners with a 20-year bond of R1m,...
01/06/2026

More pressure for homeowners: Calculating the new costs on a R1m and R2m bond:

For homeowners with a 20-year bond of R1m, the 0,25% increase translates into an approximate monthly repayment increase of around R165 to R175, while a R2m bond could see repayments rise by roughly R330 to R350 per month.

Whitcombe says that the increase underlines the need for home buyers to approach the market strategically, particularly if economists are correct in saying that rates may not start declining again until next year.

“The reality is that if rates continue to edge upwards, or even if they stay the same now, it becomes even more important than before to secure the most competitive home loan, and for prospective buyers to engage with a reputable mortgage originator before signing an offer to purchase.

“A good originator will negotiate aggressively with multiple banks on a buyer’s behalf and can often secure a more favourable lending rate than a buyer may obtain independently. And even a modest rate concession can result in meaningful savings over the life of a home loan.”

He says the latest increase also provides an opportunity for existing homeowners to reassess their financing arrangements. “If you have been servicing your home loan consistently for several years and have built up a strong payment history, now may be a good time to speak to your bank about renegotiating your interest rate. They may well be willing to offer improved terms to retain a good client.”

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