Community-scheme rules can differ. Always check the current rules, approvals and documents for the specific complex or scheme.
What to know
- The body corporate must insure buildings and improvements it is required to insure at replacement value.
- A replacement valuation must be obtained at least every three years under the prescribed management rules.
- Owners should check whether renovations or upgrades have increased the replacement value of their unit.
- Contents and personal possessions usually require separate household-cover arrangements.
The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.
