UCT sectional title course registrations - January 2026

Great news! Registrations for the January 2026 presentation of our UCT Sectional Titles Schemes Management online short course are now open, and with this, the Limited Early Registration fee, which is available until 19 December 2025.

Start the new year off right and earn a short course certificate from the University of Cape Town in just 10 weeks. Starting 19 January 2026, the course will cover administrative, physical and financial management of sectional title complexes, and offers the opportunity to upskill yourself, gain knowledge and build connections with others in the property management industry. 

Early payment guarantees your R4,000 discount and secures your spot on the course. All of the links and information are available further on in this newsletter.

Welcoming The Advisory's tiniest new team member

This morning, we received the amazing news that Ané and her husband welcomed baby Bennett de Klerk into the world yesterday. Congratulations to Ané, Jacques and big sister Leah on the new addition to the family - we can't wait to meet him!
 

Pre-order our paperback book - CSOS Consolidated Practice Directives

		Our team is super excited to announce the launch of the CSOS Consolidated Practice Directives paperback book, in a handy-sized A5 format. This book will contain the full text of the CSOS directives, along with a some input provided by our legal team. This will make a fantastic accompaniment to our Sectional Titles Schemes Management Legislation paperback book. The book will be available at an introductory price of R290.00, or can be bundled with the STSMA Legislation book for R690.00 (ex. Courier/PUDO). You can preorder using this link or clicking the button below: Pre-order new book
Please note that we will update you as to the ETA of the book over the coming weeks

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ARTICLES - OCTOBER 2025

You could be exempt from paying CSOS Levies - don’t pay unless you’re required to By Ané de Klerk In this article, Ané lists the five categories of sectional title unit owners who are exempt from paying CSOS levies and outlines how to apply for a waiver if you qualify. Read more...

No Plans, No Extension: Why Section 25(2) Compliance Matters By Auren Freitas dos Santos In this article, Auren explains why compliance with section 25(2) of the Sectional Titles Act is essential when registering or exercising real rights of extension and explains how missing plans can invalidate extensions, impact owners, and the limits of replacement provisions under Regulation 25A. Read more...