One of the most exciting events for Bellbuoy this 2021 was the introduction and roll out of our on-line client zone. The system offers simple online access to a range of information for members registering and logging in. Please click on the below button to access a user guide that introduces t...

This webinar should assist governing body members in understanding the policy requirements and handling of insurance claims, as well as expand upon other insurance related matters, including the differences between resultant and consequential damage.

Our Operational & Financial manager, Jason Walas, discusses the monthly management account package provided to each scheme. This will assist members in understanding the information contained in this important document.

BBV's Craig Jessop discusses community scheme requirements in relation to the intricacies of Labour and Health and Safety Legislation. This webinar is intended to introduce the specific packages on offer that could assist schemes in the context of Health and Safety and Labour requirements,...

This Webinar details the appointment of and the role / duties of an Executive Managing Agent, as well as the reports issued by the Executive Managing Agent

This webinar is presented by Curasure’s Frederik Nel and Paul Adams, who will discuss important aspects to this important document and process.

Our Operational & Financial manager, Jason Walas, discusses the budget process and the documentation sent to the governing body to assist with implementing the budget. The video will broaden members ability to unpack how and why budgets are formulated and what legislative parameters apply.

Hayden Du Preez from HDP Audit discusses the annual audited financials that are approved at the Annual General Meeting. This vidoe will assist in understanding the various responsibilities on parties and what to look for when reading this annual report.

While both special and unanimous resolutions can be attained either in writing or at a general meeting, we will deal with the ways in which special and unanimous resolutions are obtained in general meeting. In addition, we will establish what relief can be sought should these not be attained or be u...

Unanimous ResolutionIn our previous blog, we defined special resolutions and detailed in what types of instances these would be required. We will now proceed to do the same with unanimous resolutions, as well as highlight when unanimous consent is required, which is different to a unanimous resoluti...

“If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.” - VoltaireWith the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) 8 of 2011 and the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (CSOSA) 9 of 2011 being published in the government gazette on 7 October 2016, new legislative requirement...

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma GandhiI looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it. - Rodney DangerfieldThe late Greer Moore-Barnes often referred to the 3P’s as causing the most contention in schemes: pa...

You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.' Tommy CooperInsufficient parking usually leads to discontent in community schemes, as it results in occupiers or visitors parking on common property areas not reserved ...

“OH, THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE STOCKING THAT MAKES A NOISE, said Death. OTHERWISE, WHAT IS 4:30 A.M. FOR?”  - Terry Pratchett, HogfatherIt is a commonly held view that pets, parties and parking are the most contentious of communal issues. In this blog we will look at what r...

The Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, published the draft regulations to the Community Scheme Ombud Service (CSOS) Act 9 of 2011 and Sectional Titles Management (STSM) Act 9 of 2011 in the government gazette (GG No. 39247) on 2 October 2015. Public comment is requested within 30 days �...

In common law home owner associations a quorum is detailed in the constitution, which should also detail the varying levels of quorum required for different types of decisions or resolutions. The constitution is the common law home owner association’s fundamental form of governing document, as the...

Here are some ways in which to make your property appealing to tenants and buyers alike:1.Street or curb appeal – make the best of the outside aesthetics by tidying the garden (planting can improve the appeal tremendously), cleaning the gutters, high pressure washing walls / roofs and applying a c...