Body Corporate Hub

In sectional title schemes, the body corporate owns the common property and manages levies, rules, insurance of buildings, and day-to-day administration. Buyers and owners in Howick, Hilton and Midlands complexes need to understand how decisions are made at AGMs and trustee meetings — not only what the asking price is.

• Buying sectional title
• Sectional title Q&A

Ask for recent levy statements, the most recent audited financials, and any planned special levies for roof, waterproofing, lifts or road works. Midlands mountain weather accelerates waterproofing and roof costs — financial health of the scheme matters as much as the unit finish.

• Levy clearance (conveyancing)
• Rates & levy questions

Pets, short-term letting, renovations, generators/solar and parking are usually controlled by scheme rules. Read the conduct rules before you offer — especially in lifestyle estates and complexes around Hilton and Howick.

• Buying in an estate
• Pets, estates & rules

Request the management pack: rules, levies, minutes, insurance summary, and confirmation of any litigation or large arrears. Your conveyancer will handle levy clearance at transfer — front-load questions so you are not surprised after the deposit is paid.

• Offer to purchase guide
• Find a conveyancer