The Advisory was founded in June 2020, right in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. From that small but determined start, Auren set in motion what has become the company we're proud of today - recognised and respected across the industry for our expertise and impact.
Over the years, we have had the privilege of providing strategic consulting and training to some of South Africa’s most prominent and well-respected community schemes, including high-profile sectional title complexes and exclusive estates. In addition, Ané and Auren developed their own short courses in sectional title and homeowners’ association (HOA) management, which are now offered in partnership with the University of Cape Town. We launched our own book in 2024 and our attorneys regularly contribute to UCT’s Law@Work professional development workshops.
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ARTICLES - JUNE 2025
5 must-haves for your Fining Rules
By Ané de Klerk
In this article, Ané discusses five elements of a lawful and fair fining rule.
Who Pays the Piper? Rethinking Levy Clearance Certificate Fees in Sectional Title Schemes
By Auren Freitas dos Santos
In this article, Auren offers some thoughts around the issuing of levy clearance certificates by a scheme's managing agent, and explores the question, "Just because something is common practice, does this make it lawful?"
Sectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book
OurSectional Titles Schemes Legislation paperback book contains a comprehensive compilation of the key legislative frameworks governing sectional title schemes in South Africa, including the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and Regulations, CSOS Act and Regulations, and the Sectional Titles Act and Regulations (including amendments up to January 2024), and includes a Thematic Index of these legislations. It is designed to serve as a valuable resource for property owners, trustees, managing agents, legal practitioners, and anyone involved in the management and administration of sectional title properties and community schemes.
