The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) announced an important launch on 31 October 2024. The incoming acting Chief Ombud, Ms. Kedibone Phetla, discussed the current backlog of over 3,000 cases and outlined the steps CSOS is taking to enhance process automation and increase adjudication capacity… Read More »Event 49: Current challenges at CSOS: Good or bad news first?
Being a trustee is undoubtedly a demanding and time-consuming role. Increasingly, owners in many complexes are choosing to appoint Executive Managing Agents (EMAs). These agents provide crucial support to trustees, bringing the expertise needed to restore and maintain buildings while effectively managing complex projects. But… Read More »Event 48: The growing traction of EMAs in sectional title and why it’s beneficial
This webinar took place on Tuesday 23 July 2024. Mediation in sectional title The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) offers free mediation and adjudication to resolve disputes in complexes. However, for those seeking a quicker resolution, even at a reasonable cost, the Women in Sectional… Read More »Event 47: Mediation in sectional title
This webinar took place on Thursday 20 June 2024. Trustee and arrear levy lifelines Many schemes all over the country find themselves caught up in a cash flow deficit position. Trustees face difficult decisions and often projects relating to energy efficiency, improvements to the building,… Read More »Event 46: Trustee and arrear levy lifelines
This webinar took place on Thursday 25 April 2024. Unveiling the risk: Trustees navigating schemes towards insolvency Trustees, owners, and managing agents must strategise! Understanding the layout within the scheme’s boundaries is crucial for managing expectations regarding legal compliance. What distinguishes building plans from a… Read More »Event 45: Demystifying building, zoning, and development plans
This webinar will take place on Thursday 25 April 2024. Unveiling the risk: Trustees navigating schemes towards insolvency Could body corporate trustees be unwittingly steering their schemes towards insolvency? While a scheme might seem to be operating smoothly on the surface, a closer look at… Read More »Event 44: Unveiling the risk – Trustees navigating schemes towards insolvency
This webinar took place on Thursday 19 March 2024. Forecasting Tomorrow: Insights into South African Sectional Title Trends At this webinar, WiST’s founder Marina Constas shared a decade’s worth of expertise to unveil forward-thinking predictions about Sectional Title trends in South Africa for 2024. Watch… Read More »Event 43: Forecasting Tomorrow: Insights into South African Sectional Title Trends
This webinar took place on Thursday 22 February 2024. Sectional title living in the age of electric mobility. In this webinar, we explored the dynamic landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in sectional title schemes. Discover the challenges and opportunities that come with the increasing prevalence… Read More »Event 42: Sectional title living in the age of electric mobility
This webinar took place on Thursday 25 January 2024. Let’s make a few New Year’s sectional title resolutions. Wondering about the ideal New Year’s resolutions for a sectional title building? During this webinar, we raised some compelling suggestions, centering around advancements in community living, efficiency,… Read More »Event 41: Let’s make a few 2024 New Year’s sectional title resolutions
This webinar took place on Thursday 14 December 2023. How to register with the PPRA as a managing agent. At this webinar, we reviewed the process required to register managing agents. There are a number of steps managing agents must take to register as property… Read More »Event 40: How to register with the PPRA as a managing agent